Firbank Newsletter 05 November 2021 No images? Click here MOVEMBER Consideration is one of the six domains at Firbank. Kindness and compassion are woven into the fabric of life. Students are encouraged to think beyond themselves and acknowledge the importance of giving to others. Whether through the Compass or Duke of Edinburgh schemes or via the many student groups or service opportunities, students are able to make positive changes in the world. BACK OUT ON THE COURT AGAIN We are excited to have our Firbank Netball Club teams back out on the court again this Saturday as the SDNA games resume. HIGHLIGHTING SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE JAFA was established in 2019 with a mission to stop pain and disability in children and adolescents with Juvenile Arthritis. It aims to raise the political and funding profile of this under-recognised and under-resourced disease that affects some 6 to 10,000 children in Australia. Editor's PicksMOVEMBER'S ORIGIN STORY In 2003, two mates were having a quiet beer when they began to joke about bringing the moustache back. FIRBANK OLD GRAMMARIAN NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Firbank Old Grammarian Amie Kaufman is the New York Times and internationally bestselling co-author of the award-winning Starbound trilogy and The Illuminae Files trilogy. Her multi-award winning work has been published in 24 countries, and described as “a game-changer”. Interesting ReadsHOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF ANXIETY IN CHILDREN Experiencing some stress and anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can be a bigger concern. THE BODY SHOP ADOPTS BOLD NEW RECRUITMENT PLAN IN PLACE OF TRADITIONAL RESUMES AND REFERENCES The Body Shop will this year be adopting an “open hiring” approach to employing its Christmas casuals, doing away with traditional resumes and reference checks. It will be the first time the retailer has used the bold strategy in Australia. For today’s small business Friday shoutout, we would like to acknowledge Kelly Workplace Lawyers. They are passionate about two things – workplace law and their clients. They will tailor their advice to give you the outcome you’re after and communicate with you every step of the way to safely navigate any workplace issues. They are committed to providing informed, fast and accessible legal advice at an affordable price. That’s their promise to you. They have a special offer waiting for you – free initial consultation for the Firbank community. TRAVELLING WITH A VALID TICKET It has been a while since students were regularly commuting to and from school. To familiarise yourself with common public transport laws, visit the below links: Myki – your ticket to travel New window frames and structural steel in place for the southern roof mean that the Louis Williams building renovation is moving along smoothly. This exciting project honours the rich history of the building while giving our art students the incredible space to be creative that they’ve always wanted. The project is set to be completed early in 2022. INTERNATIONAL CHEMISTRY QUIZ RESULTS The results are finally in for the International Chemistry Quiz. Well done to all involved. Everyone at Firbank is so proud of you. Upcoming important dates Monday, 8 November
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