04 Sep 2017
I have recently read a book called "10 Things Girls Need Most" by Steve Biddulph (AM). Steve is one of the world's best-known parent educations, and a retired psychologist. This book aims to help parents and carers lay down the foundations of good mental health early in girls' lives, and the ability to keep them strong all the way through. One of the chapters I found most interesting was titled Backbone and Strength. It says
"There is no doubt about it. To live in the world, a girl has to be strong. But how can we pass on this quality? Where does inner strength come from?"
The book goes on to talk about the importance of relationships (friends, parents, aunties), as well as solidity of character (backbone and heart). It says that attitude can be taught and that role models are important. I found the whole book very interesting and welcome any parent to borrow it from our library. In light of recent media coverage that reminds us how important a child's wellbeing is and how it impacts on their education, this book provided me with a lot of information to share with teachers so we can continue to nurture a culture of respectful relationships and ensure a sense of belonging to this great school and the wider community.
In week 9, the school is celebrating its 60th anniversary. This has become quite an event, and former staff and students are travelling across the country to be here. Moorefield Girls High School has a rich history and strong community links which will be remembered and highlighted on the day. I have enjoyed learning about the history of the school as we have gone about planning for the event. If parents would like to attend the event, and haven't already registered, they can do so by sending an email to moorefielg-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
I would like to remind parents and carers of the significant impact of absences on a child's academic progress. Research shows that students who miss days of school, easily fall behind in their learning, and sometimes never acquire the knowledge or skill learnt during those lessons. This impacts on their confidence and their ability to demonstrate progress in courses. In years 10, 11 and 12, absences often lead to a lack of evidence to say the students have met outcomes for the course. Please remind your daughter of the importance of being at school every day, unless there is a valid reason.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding your daughter or the school, I welcome you to contact me or the appropriate staff member at the school.
Ms N Hale, Principal