By Miss Denise Ryan, College Chaplain

“If you use kind words, you will hear kind echoes”

As we enter the final weeks of the term, everyone is extremely busy with assignments and studying for exams. When we get caught up in all the “boxes” that need to be ticked and assessment that needs to be done, we tend to forget about the other people around us and how they may be dealing with these external stresses as well.

We tend to forget to exercise our empathy skills when the pressure is building in our own world, and it can be hard to stop and breathe and then continue on. I have found a nice quote that highlights the importance of empathy. It is important that while our children’s worlds may be like a pressure cooker at the moment, we remind them to be empathic and remind them they are not alone, everyone is striving to get through the same things. Remind your child that they are always able to ask for assistance or guidance if they are struggling with assessment.

“Empathy enables our children to see things from another person’s perspective. Without empathy, young people won’t be able to see things from their friends', siblings' or parents' perspective.”

The Breakfast Club

Just a reminder that the Breakfast Club table is now in full swing with plenty of old faces and new ones making the most of what is offered to the students. For those who are unaware, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 7:30 am to 8:40 am, there is a table in front of our Hospitality classroom where students can enjoy the following:

Toast - Vegemite, jam, honey etc.

Cereal

Juice (in Summer)

and last, but most certainly not least, MILO! (Options for hot or cold depending on seasons and weather).

Have a fantastic week everyone!