Yesterday my grade 7 class participated in a workshop with Shake & Stir the Shakespeare theatre company. Four of your year 11 boys participated from Ms Emma's class, Grayson Hart, Branxton Dick, Aaron Miller and Craig Waldon and they were absolutely brilliant and participated with enthusiasm and spirt. They were very positive role models for the class and I think they really need to be highly praised. It is great to see young lads with such a positive outlook giving such hope for the future.
Regards Mr Dean
Djarragun Primary Year 7
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
12B Leadership with Loreto
12B ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Students in 12B completed an assessment task which involved acting as LEADERS for the Loretto visit. Below students reflect on the day:
What I leant about myself by doing Meet plus Greet with Loretto students:
• I believed in myself
• I got over my shyness
• It is not hard to meet new people
• I learnt that if you do a responsible job people recognise you for that
• We were very polite and respectful
I think this is important to do because you can:
• Have fun
• Learn to be responsible
• Learn co operation
• Build Communication skills
• Challenging
Mark Akiba
How I have helped others in the School?
♣ Pointing directions for them
♣ Participate in Activities
♣ Helping out
♣ Got lunches for them
♣ Being a good role model
♣ Telling them about our School
Michael Geas
HOW I HAVE HELPED OTHERS IN THE SCHOOL?
➢ Showing them directions
➢ Helping them
➢ Working together in activities
➢ Encourage them to do things they’ve never done before
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT MYSELF BY DOING THE MEET & GREET?
➢ Meeting new people
➢ Have the confidence to talk to new people
➢ I can helping people
➢ Communicating with others
WHEN I HAVE HELPED OTHERS, THESE ARE SOME OF THEIR REPONSES?
➢ Thank you
➢ You’re friendly
➢ This school is great
➢ I would love to stay here for a couple of days
Stella Dau
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
John & Ida’s trip to open the Australian Anglican Schools Conference in Brisvegas
First and foremost John & Ida did a brilliant job in delivering their speeches to a large audience of VIP’s. While Ida is often the star of these events it was John who stood tall and gave a well-timed talk with clear diction.
The students mingled with other guests at the break and were warmly received. They were the only students who spoke at the conference and stood out like sore thumbs in their bright blazers.
Before delivering the speech they sat in the Hilton restaurant with their laptop sipping a coke and ice and prepared their talk. They looked like they were part of the furniture and fitted in nicely. Earlier in the morning we had breakfast and both John and Ida ate like Trojans throughout the day. In fact I ran out of money long before we boarded the plane for home.
Prior to arriving at the Hilton the students were taken on a shopping expedition into David Jones. There they tried on the most expensive clothes, perfume and aftershave to get a sense of how the other half lives.
After the speeches we went to the movies to see a 3D film which they liked very much. I fell asleep in the film as we had been going since 4 am. John wanted to know if Ms Jean would get upset if she found out we went to the movies so I sent her a message. John wore the 3D glasses on the plane and looked cool. I shouted them a movie on the way home in the plane and they got to have another positive experience in being treated like young well to do leaders because they deserved it.
The students came up with some interesting observations during the trip and here are some:
The city was too big and fast paced for them – they prefer Cairns – John & Ida
When all 4 lights stop at corners they could jay walk across – John was amazed
The toilets in the food court were flash – John couldn’t get over them
They found only one black person while walking around the streets in the heart of Brisbane – John was scanning for familiar faces
Lots of laughs at the movies out loud – Ida has no shame and much joy
Copious amount of notes written down by Ida when we listened to guest speaker Lee Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer) who was awe inspiring
A quick and sharp inclusion to acknowledge the ancestors of the land at the start of their speech (which was not written in their original speech) – Ida
Many laughs out loud on the plane with her earphones on in the plane – Ida
John suggested next time we go to Brisvegas we stay overnight as it was along day from 4am to home by midnight
All in all it was a good trip with many splendid outcomes. The students did themselves, the College and Indigenous people proud. They also got to see what life is like when you fly around the country, open national events, go to the movies, eat to your hearts content and shop at DJ’s.
Cheers
Mr Mathew
The students mingled with other guests at the break and were warmly received. They were the only students who spoke at the conference and stood out like sore thumbs in their bright blazers.
Before delivering the speech they sat in the Hilton restaurant with their laptop sipping a coke and ice and prepared their talk. They looked like they were part of the furniture and fitted in nicely. Earlier in the morning we had breakfast and both John and Ida ate like Trojans throughout the day. In fact I ran out of money long before we boarded the plane for home.
Prior to arriving at the Hilton the students were taken on a shopping expedition into David Jones. There they tried on the most expensive clothes, perfume and aftershave to get a sense of how the other half lives.
After the speeches we went to the movies to see a 3D film which they liked very much. I fell asleep in the film as we had been going since 4 am. John wanted to know if Ms Jean would get upset if she found out we went to the movies so I sent her a message. John wore the 3D glasses on the plane and looked cool. I shouted them a movie on the way home in the plane and they got to have another positive experience in being treated like young well to do leaders because they deserved it.
The students came up with some interesting observations during the trip and here are some:
The city was too big and fast paced for them – they prefer Cairns – John & Ida
When all 4 lights stop at corners they could jay walk across – John was amazed
The toilets in the food court were flash – John couldn’t get over them
They found only one black person while walking around the streets in the heart of Brisbane – John was scanning for familiar faces
Lots of laughs at the movies out loud – Ida has no shame and much joy
Copious amount of notes written down by Ida when we listened to guest speaker Lee Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer) who was awe inspiring
A quick and sharp inclusion to acknowledge the ancestors of the land at the start of their speech (which was not written in their original speech) – Ida
Many laughs out loud on the plane with her earphones on in the plane – Ida
John suggested next time we go to Brisvegas we stay overnight as it was along day from 4am to home by midnight
All in all it was a good trip with many splendid outcomes. The students did themselves, the College and Indigenous people proud. They also got to see what life is like when you fly around the country, open national events, go to the movies, eat to your hearts content and shop at DJ’s.
Cheers
Mr Mathew
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Loreto School Visit
Dear Staff
A huge thank you to all staff who made today such a brilliant success – and it was! Visiting students and staff gave some excellent feedback about the day’s activities and how much they enjoyed it – it was the highlight of their trip and the first time the 147 students had been together.
Special thanks to Vimal for his help & support in setting up the program and running an excellent cultural display this afternoon, Gracie for organizing the sound track, Peggy for morning tea, Shaun for the food for our visitors, all the staff for being willing participants in activities and successfully guiding the visitors around, Ms Francesca and year 10 for making the day a great success for mixing with enough numbers, the 12B class for looking like and acting as professional chaperones throughout the day, Mr David & Teagan for chiming in and finally all the staff who ran activities.
I would also like to thank Ms Michelle in primary for stealing her sports program on the day and last but not least Ms Jean for allowing us to have so much fun.
It is pleasing to see senior school students behaving impeccably and enjoying themselves at the same time. What a high!
Many thanks
Mr Mathew
A huge thank you to all staff who made today such a brilliant success – and it was! Visiting students and staff gave some excellent feedback about the day’s activities and how much they enjoyed it – it was the highlight of their trip and the first time the 147 students had been together.
Special thanks to Vimal for his help & support in setting up the program and running an excellent cultural display this afternoon, Gracie for organizing the sound track, Peggy for morning tea, Shaun for the food for our visitors, all the staff for being willing participants in activities and successfully guiding the visitors around, Ms Francesca and year 10 for making the day a great success for mixing with enough numbers, the 12B class for looking like and acting as professional chaperones throughout the day, Mr David & Teagan for chiming in and finally all the staff who ran activities.
I would also like to thank Ms Michelle in primary for stealing her sports program on the day and last but not least Ms Jean for allowing us to have so much fun.
It is pleasing to see senior school students behaving impeccably and enjoying themselves at the same time. What a high!
Many thanks
Mr Mathew
Feedback about John & Ida's trip
Hi Ann,
We saw your two shining star school leaders John & Ida speak at the AASN conference today.
They did a fantastic job and really gave an insight to the wonderful college they attend.
Keep up the fantastic work to the executive team and all the teaching staff.
Many thanks,
Donna
Donna Drakeford
PA to the Executive Director
We saw your two shining star school leaders John & Ida speak at the AASN conference today.
They did a fantastic job and really gave an insight to the wonderful college they attend.
Keep up the fantastic work to the executive team and all the teaching staff.
Many thanks,
Donna
Donna Drakeford
PA to the Executive Director
Monday, August 2, 2010
Leadership Course 2010
The Leadership course with Ms Annalise and Dave finished on Friday with the vast majority of students completing the course. Students completed a three day workshop, a series of online surveys and some one-on-one personalised interviews to establish their career path and projected occupation. Many students from year 10, 11 & 12 had a great time participating in the activities and can now go on to show what they learnt both in and out of school. We wish all students well and look forward to seeing their skills in action at Djarragun this year.
Leadership Graduates
Tim China receiving his award
Here is a message from Ms Annalise to all students:
Each of you has demonstrated commitment and you have worked through a challenging and mind-shifting process. You have worked with passion, fun and joy, to come up with your vision statement, which l hope becomes part of the ethos of your school. Your self determination, your visions.... hopes and dreams have exceeded my expectations.
To my mind, you are already winners. I’m proud of you! I feel privileged to have worked with you... and to have heard your conversations and your aspirations for a very different and exciting future. Your hearts and minds have inspired me and l will never forget your warmth and your generosity of spirit. Congratulations on your extraordinary efforts. I know that you will continue to make a difference to your school, your families and to your communities.
I hope l see you all again...
With warmest regards!
Annalise
Leadership Graduates
Tim China receiving his award
Here is a message from Ms Annalise to all students:
Each of you has demonstrated commitment and you have worked through a challenging and mind-shifting process. You have worked with passion, fun and joy, to come up with your vision statement, which l hope becomes part of the ethos of your school. Your self determination, your visions.... hopes and dreams have exceeded my expectations.
To my mind, you are already winners. I’m proud of you! I feel privileged to have worked with you... and to have heard your conversations and your aspirations for a very different and exciting future. Your hearts and minds have inspired me and l will never forget your warmth and your generosity of spirit. Congratulations on your extraordinary efforts. I know that you will continue to make a difference to your school, your families and to your communities.
I hope l see you all again...
With warmest regards!
Annalise
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Leadership Course April 2010
The recent Leadership Course run by Annalise and Dave from Dynamic Exchange at Djarragun College was a resounding success. It was a three day course that built trust, understanding and skills for our future leaders in years 12, 11 & 10. The course has an ongoing component where Annalise will be coming back to continue what has already started.
The students involved in the course are:
Craig Waldon, Zoey Geas, Jaharla Hart, Flora Wallit, Koza Coburn, Judith Carney, Ali Dau, Rhiannon Hill, Daniella Ware, Christopher Lei, Grayson Hart, Naomi Cooktown, Ettiekai (Tim) China, John Gabey, Stephanie Kabai, Ida Sam, Lane Ingui, Helen Wallit, Nikkarla Dotoi, Issac Maite, Joseph Geas, Michelle Cooktown,Nora Geas and Patricia Tom.
Some brilliant photos taken by Mr Ludo can be found on this link - please click here.
Some of the key aspects to come out of the program are; getting out of your comfort zone, opening one's heart and mind, transforming from good to great. See some of the student feedback forms below and you will get a good idea of what students are going through:
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