Year 10 Wellbeing and Retreat Days
As part of their Catholic Identity and Pastoral Wellbeing education at Notre Dame College, all Year 10 students will be involved in two days of Retreat and Wellbeing on Monday, 28 and Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Wellbeing Day
Crane/McGann/MacKillop – Monday, 28 July 2025
Jennings/Mungovan/Kennedy – Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Wellbeing Day - The day begins with a pathways based presentation from Shape Your Destiny:
Shape Your Destiny is considered to be one of the most effective seminars run throughout Australia & New Zealand because it addresses the cause of why many students lack motivation at school and are unclear about their future. Students are taken on an unforgettable journey of self discovery so that they are empowered to make life-shaping choices about their future.
Outcomes of this session:
- to remove student confusion & uncertainty about their future by aligning their passions, strengths & ideals to a pathway best suited to them.
- to set aspirational goals that motivate students to perform well at school because they have connected to a compelling future.
- to take students through a comprehensive subject selection process that aligns to their personality & career profiles.
The second component of the day is an introduction session into the Year 10 Formal, where students will learn all they need to know about this exciting opportunity for our Year 10 students.
The final part of the day is delivered by Ctrl Your Scroll.
Ctrl Your Scroll is an evidence-based program designed to help individuals develop healthier digital habits to reduce their screen time and improve their overall wellbeing. Cntrl Your Scroll recognise that most people have never been taught how to use their devices effectively and safely. With technology evolving at an overwhelming pace, the benefits it offers often come with hidden dangers that only become apparent after the fact. Ctrl Your Scroll delivers programs to schools, corporates and sporting organsiations which respond to the hidden dangers which our devices are creating. Through research and personal experience, engaging workshops educate and skill participants to create healthier digital habits to improve their wellbeing.
Students will attend their Wellbeing Day at the Shepparton United Club Rooms and Knight Street campus.
Students are to attend Pastoral Group as normal at Knight Street before the following:
- L1: Walk to Shepparton United Club Rooms on Skene Street
- L2: Shepparton United Club Rooms
- Recess: Return to Knight Street northside campus
- L3: Shepparton United Club Rooms
- L4: Stadium
- Lunch: Knight Street northside campus
- L5/6: Shepparton United Club Rooms
Students are permitted to wear their full and correct winter or PE uniform.
Students will be required to bring a pen and their own food for the Wellbeing Day. They will have breaks for recess and lunch, where they can access their lockers/bags for food. The school canteen will also be available for them on the Wellbeing Day. Students should have their own water bottle with them for the duration of the day.
Students will be expected to follow the College Policy for PED's on these activities.
Retreat Day
Jennings/Mungovan/Kennedy – Monday, 28 July 2025
Crane/McGann/MacKillop – Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Retreat Day - Students will attend their Retreat Day at our Emmaus Campus where they will spend the day participating in various activities run by staff and guest presenters.
- Students are to attend Pastoral Group as normal at Knight Street before being bused to the Emmaus Campus for the day.
- Students are permitted to wear their full and correct winter or PE uniform for this day.
- Students are to bring a drink bottle and morning tea.
- Lunch will be provided.
- Students will be bused back to Knight Street prior to 3.15pm.
If you have any queries, or require any further information prior to the excursion please do not hesitate to contact the College on 5822 8400.
