Dear Parents, It’s likely you’ve heard the concept ‘six degrees of separation’. Frigyes Karinthy (1929) was the Hungarian author who brought the idea to the public’s attention. Acknowledging ‘friends of friends’, he suggested we are…
Education is more effective when we play to our individual and collective strengths. Grittiness is a character trait in Rockingham that immediately comes to mind. At the start of this year, I shared a ‘secret’…
Dear Parents, A very warm welcome to our new families. We are looking forward to getting to know you more. Following on from the holidays, it’s great to be back together in community. We want…
Hope in action During live TV, in a two-hour ‘Good Morning America’ special, a research Academic interested in the science of ‘Hope’ did an experiment. Rick Snyder wanted to demonstrate ‘Hope Theory’ in action. On…
Are you a glass half-full person, or a glass half-empty person? In an earlier Newsletter, I shared with you some research by Sonia Lyubomirsky (PhD). She suggests 50% (probably more) of our sense of wellbeing…
On weekends throughout this year, I have been studying a Master in Applied Positive Psychology, as a means of connecting closer to empirically rigorous research that helps organisations and individuals increasingly flourish. Our college motto…
Our Year 12’s are leaving I like to think they feel a deep sense of gratitude to you, their friends, and their teachers. As a community, we feel a deep sense of gratitude to God….
Dear Parents, ‘Wishing everyone a restful, recreational break, and looking forward to seeing you for the start of Term 4.’ Des Mitchel PRINCIPAL
This report includes a couple of recent wins. 2018 NAPLAN RESULTS As we would expect, SCBC’s results are predominantly above the national average. Taking a closer look, both Year 3 and Tear 9 spelling results…
Supporting our Teachers Across the globe, Jesus is recognised as a great teacher. We can all be inspired when we are teaching others. In a 2017 book dedicated to affirming a ‘strengths-based approach’ to working,…
Last Newsletter I shared with you a study linking spirituality with improved, self-reported well-being. We are a school community, inspired by Jesus Christ, to be our best selves in all areas of life, including our…
Dear Parents, Wellbeing and Spirituality SCBC was initiated by Rockingham Baptist Church to be a blessing to our local community. Christianity is closely linked with wellbeing. Wellbeing is optimal health. The college is committed to…
We are a community committed to reflecting the character of God. Our motto ‘rigorous minds and compassionate hearts’ is indicative of what we believe. From a science perspective, you may be interested in supportive observations…
Nurturing what is best A famous Psychologist (Martin Seligman) describes an experience he had with his daughter, Nikki. Maybe you have had one of these experiences too? ‘The moment took place in my garden while…
Dear Parents, Thank you for helping our children have a great start to our best term so far. I know I can speak for the whole community when I say that you are deeply appreciated. This year’s theme…