I would like to take a second to introduce myself. My name is Shontelle Ferguson and I am currently the Acting Year 8 Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement for Weeks 8, 9 and 10 of Term 3. I am a PDHPE and Religion teacher at San Clemente and I am part of the Year 8 Mentor Team. While our regular Year 8 Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement is enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I have the honour of stepping into the role for Mrs. MacDonald. I would like to thank Mrs. MacDonald for all of her hard work this term. She is a dedicated teacher and we are so lucky to have her as our Year 8 Leader. I have enjoyed working closely with our wonderful Year 8 cohort and I am grateful for the opportunity to support the students' wellbeing over the last couple of weeks. 

Thursday 11^th September, we celebrated R U OK? Day with a free sausage sizzle for all  San Clemente students. The event was more than just a chance to enjoy a bite to eat, it was a moment to pause, connect, and remind ourselves of the importance of checking in with those around us. 
As we continue to build a culture of care and connection, we also dedicated some time in our allocated Year Meeting in Week 9 to further explore the message behind R U OK? Day. The activities presented created meaningful discussions and focused on mental health, connection, and support.

Take some time this coming week to ask your child as well as other people in your life 'R U OK?' A conversation is the start of helping support others that may be going through a difficult time.