Motivation & Commitment
I have been a gym member for most of my life. I’ve been one of the many people who paid their gym membership but did not use the facilities. I’ve been frustrated with myself for ‘paying for nothing’. But when I dig deeper into this comment, I wasn’t committed. I had the motivation to join the gym and set goals for myself, but I was not committing to the plan. I was breaking the promises I had made to myself.
It’s easy to set goals for ourselves and be inspired after witnessing the accomplishment of others. We may be motivated in the beginning and that motivation may see us through the first few weeks. But what happens when motivation wanes and getting up with a 5am alarm turns into hitting the snooze button several times. That’s when we have a choice to make and that’s where commitment comes in.
Commitment goes beyond motivation. Motivation may have started you on the path, but commitment will lead to choices that can help you reach a goal. Commitment is the action it takes to reach the goals set by motivation. Commitment keeps us going past distractions, past failures until we achieve success.
In a culture where we hear stories of people achieving sporting, academic or career-based goals, we often want to “skip to the good part”, the success. But by doing this, we are skipping past the hard work, the sacrifices, and the reality of what it actually takes to reach a goal. We are skipping the valuable lessons learned along the way, of committing to an action and seeing it through to fruition without giving up.
“Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality. Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over scepticism” Abraham Lincoln
Sarah Stockton-Rice (Dean of Charis)
SPOTLIGHT ON READING
Reading is a benefit at any age for a wide variety of reasons. Some specifics about why reading really is good for you are: reading strengthens your brain, extends vocabulary, enhances knowledge, develops analytical skills, reduces stress, develops focus and strengthens empathy by opening our eyes to other lives and perspectives.
Reading is a marker of lifelong learning. The School supports reading with well-resourced libraries and specific reading programs across all year groups. As part of our support for reading we are spotlighting the reading of our School leaders.
Amanda Roberts
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN SCIENCE
In recent weeks, Year 7 and Year 8 Science students have been learning about the wonders of Chemistry.
Year 7’s made ooblek – a non-Newtonian fluid known for its dual personality. Prod it gently and it will flow like a fluid; give it a whack and it will feel like a solid surface.
Year 8 students are learning about physical and chemical change. Students witnessed some exciting (even magical!) Chemistry during class this week.
Year 7’s are learning about the states of matter and saw condensation in action when they made a cloud in a jar in their Science lesson.
SEEKING DONATIONS
Can you help the Mowamjum Aboriginal Community make hill trolleys??
We are seeking donations of old bike helmets, knee and elbow pads to assist the students in Mowamjum community to experience the thrill of hill trolleys.
No hills in Mowamjum!! It doesn’t matter, they have that covered, all they need is the resources.
Please donate if you have any of the above items at home and you are no longer using them. Donations can be given to your teacher for collection.
Donna Lund – Service Learning Coordinator
SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME
The State Government through the Western Australian Department of Education provides an allowance to assist eligible families with secondary schooling costs.
Parents/guardians must apply for the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) each school year (annually) – applications do not carry forward to future years.
To be eligible for the allowance the parent/guardian must hold a Services Australia (Centrelink) or Veterans’ Affairs card that represents a statement of income for the family.
The allowance consists of two components:
$115 Clothing Allowance paid directly to the parent/guardian.
$235 Educational Program Allowance paid directly to the school.
Application is made by the parent or guardian for student/s enrolled in Years 7–12 studying a full-time secondary course at a Western Australian non government (private) school.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Parent or Guardian must hold one of the following cards:
Centrelink Health Care Card
Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
PLEASE NOTE: The only Veterans’ Affairs Card that meets the criteria is a blue card that is issued each year and expires in December each year. This card is income means tested.
Further Information and application forms can be obtained from Reception.
Applications close: 8 April 2022
STEM ONE DAY WORKSHOP
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