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Once you finish high school, things change whether you want them to or not. Getting thrown into the real world comes with a whole new life, some of which you might not expect.

1. You will miss your friends

When I look back on high school, the thing I think about most are the friendships. You’ll learn in an instant how much a huge part of your life they were for you.

In the adult world, teeing up with your best mates for a weekend catch up is literally like eight million time harder than choosing a new series on Netflix. One person works weekends, one has a uni assignment due and the other has to fly over from three states away and you have to muster up enough energy to beat your 8.30pm bed time that you have unexpectedly become so fond of.

Friends are such an important part of life–don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Find a way to keep them in your life. 

2. You will miss your home and how much your parents did for you

Who actually knew food didn’t cook itself and each human had a seemingly endless paper trail of their identity flying through the mail box every week that you had to attend to?

While the world might seem like an oyster when you’re in high school, it’s metaphorically more like an ocean; it’s full of some really cool shit, but it’s really big and you have to navigate through a whole lot of murky waters and things that might kill you (maybe emotionally more so than literally).

With that said, learn to swim so you don’t drown in it all. Get used to talking to strangers because the world is full of them, pay bills as soon as you can, have a calendar and actually write dates on it. Be organised–your mum can’t save you now!

3. Being a good essay writer doesn’t make you a good worker

I was a pro at the PEEL acronym and could critically dissect a book from top to tail and produce solid As on every exam we had. I was great at creating color coded flash cards, memorising dates and algorithms and I used the line ‘Moreover, this is exemplified by the character when…’ about eight million times over the course of Year 12. While this served me well as a student, I was useless as a worker.

The biggest shock for me going from school to my first job was that in high school, it’s all about you–people are literally paid to make sure you do well but in real life, you have to prove your worth to an employer to keep your job. This means that a lot of the time, you don’t get a pat on the back and a gold star stuck on your forehead every time you complete a task, you don’t get days off because you have a headache and you realise real quick that school is nothing like having a job.

4. HECS debts are real thing

Like, seriously–they are big lots of money that you will have to pay back one day. When I asked about HECS debts in high school, my teachers kind of swept it under the rug like it was not really a thing and we’ll worry about it at some other stage of our lives.

I don’t want to deter you from going to university to follow your passions, but don’t go purely for the sake of going because once you have one HECS debt up your sleeve, it’s harder to consider going back to university in the future when you’ve actually found something you are interested in studying. If you’re on the fence about heading to uni, consider taking a working or travelling gap year, not only is it a great way to earn money, gain new skills or see the world, but it can also be a much-needed break from studying before you commit to a following three+ years of uni.

5. University does not equal job success

Universities aren’t job making factories. You don’t simply do well in exams, spend a few years at uni binge drinking and studying and then come out at the end in a suit with employers throwing full time 80k a year jobs right next to where you live at you. Research your field of interest while you are in high school, find out what job prospects are like, their average salaries, how saturated the market is of graduates in your field and make an informed decision about weather or not the juice is worth the squeeze.

6. Not all jobs are created equal

As a kid, I remember thinking the only question you had to consider you grew up was what you liked doing the most. When you become a job seeker, you realize very quickly that the 9-5, well-paying jobs with benefits and paid leave are becoming far less easy to come by.

For this reason, it is paramount that you consider exactly what type of person you are and what you expect to gain from your career. Some people are extremely career minded and will be happy to follow whichever path their job takes them down, but the reality is for a lot of us, we have a million other things we need time for.

Do you want to get married and if so, can you work and live where your partner lives? How important is money to you? Do you expect to get every weekend off? Do you want to travel extensively? Do you want to be your own boss? How much time do you expect to have for your friends, family or partner? How much and what are you willing to sacrifice is the number one question you need to ask yourself.

7. Time flies, so have fun

Each year after high school seems to pass quicker and quicker and then suddenly, you’ve got your first gray hair or wrinkle under your eye.

This is an incredibly short life we have in the grand scheme of things so make sure that whatever you choose to do with your life, just have fun and be happy at every chance you get.

The road of life so often doesn’t just go the way you expected it to when you were younger; you’ll hit speed bumps and stop signs, you’ll realize you took a wrong turn and have to start again, you’ll lose passengers along the way, you’ll feel like you’re running out of drive or feel like everyone else is speeding past you so don’t forget to just enjoy the journey.

Life isn’t going to be perfect so don’t run yourself into the ground trying to chase its flaws. Remember–the only true measure of success is happiness.

Regards

Alisha Doyle

Year 12 Students

We haven't heard about our Year 9 coordinator Tony Selbert for awhile is because late of December 2018. Since 12th of December 2018 he has been applying that programs to become a tennis coaching teacher, during his programs or training last year and this year he has sent us a very special message to all of his students and other students at our college. See below to view what he wrote for us!.

"Dear all of my students.

It's nice to hear that our college has been incredible improving, and I'm also glad that from everyone's worketchic not only for the Year 9's. This message are goes to all of other students. I know I haven't been at school for more than a months, I'm just hoping that they'll will accept and pass this programs with all of my skills and wellbeing to become a tennis coaching teacher but I want to be part time worker if I got accepted. I wish all of the senior student Year 11 and 12 that they will go into a deeper future with themself without any support from their parents, I really wishing that I will be get a higher position in this school to manage our curriculum between staff and students. I'm so happy that I will be back mids of August 2019, Anyways it feels like I'm on vacation away from my incredible students . For the parents of Year 9 students I hope you're not feel scared with the Relief Year 9 coordinator. 

Good luck everyone and wish you all the best!

And bring Courage and Joy with you on your journey students!"

Kind Regards

Rachael Harbourne

Marketing Officer 

Ladies & Gentlemen this is just a warning for all of us. We have a notice from another learning department that our Maths staff Andrew Stevenson has got banned from Posting any educational content, As we said this we aren't allowed or trust him to post anything on our school website. I hope this will bring all of us an lesson that we shouldn't treat others differently. Our Principal Peter Smith and Our Head of Learning for Integrated Curriculum Frederic Adhitama has give all of other staff learning department from Year 7 to 12 student, They already been get a notice and also he won't be active here if this keep continue we will give him a stipulation on his current role but we don't like to do that. We will tries our best to solve this issues.

Be safe!

Network Secondary College Staff

We all procrastinate. Netflix, naps, scrolling through Insta and tagging your mates in memes all distract us and stop us from doing our work until the very last minute. Some of us say that we can only work under the pressure that comes with smashing out an assignment or an essay the night before, whereas others know the only reason they’re pulling all nighters is because they couldn’t get their shit together.

Regardless of why you leave everything to the last minute, most of us can agree that it causes a heap of stress when we have to bang out a 3,000 word essay in the early hours of the morning, or are scrambling to finish our homework five minutes before class. We know that a bit of short term pain will have long term benefits when it comes to starting our work but we still put things off until the very last minute and finish everything in a mad rush. Here’s how to avoid it.

1. Break it down

One of the things that stops us from starting our work, is the sheer amount of shit there is to do. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by a massive assignment or a huge pile of study notes to revise, to the point where we get too stressed to study. We look at everything we have to do and just don’t know where to start, so we don’t start at all.

A way to get over this and actually do some work is to break it down. Stop looking at it as one massive impossible task and break it down into nice bite sized pieces. Got a speech to memorise? Only think about getting the very first sentence down pat. Need to write a 2,000 word essay? Just type out the very first line, even if it’s just a slight rewording of the question.

2. Don’t wait for motivation

We fall into the habit of telling ourselves we’ll do something tomorrow, when we think we’re going to be more motivated. We procrastinate till the ‘next morning’, or ‘later on’, but when the time comes to actually start our work, we’re still unmotivated and looking for another excuse to procrastinate.

The thing with motivation is that you can’t rely on it. It’s super helpful when motivation does strike, but chances are it’ll only hit you at 3am in the morning or when you’re in the middle of doing something else, and won’t actually help you get anything done.

What you can rely on is that if you just start something, motivation will come. Not the other way round. So start that tiny bit of work and you’ll find yourself getting it all done before you know it.

3. Reward yourself for getting it done early

Reward yourself for getting it done early, rather than punishing yourself for doing it late. Some punishments for lateness are inevitable. You hand in an assignment late and you’ll get docked marks. But try to give yourself rewards for getting things done early. It doesn’t have to be anything big, but even going out with your mates if you finish an assignment by Thursday instead of the Monday it’s due can push you to get it done.

4. Break the habit of smashing it out

If you always think of your assignments as one big task that you have to smash out in one go, you’ll get into the habit of sitting down and pumping it all out in  at the very last minute. Avoid this train of thought. Once you’ve broken down your tasks, just focus on getting through them one by one, rather than having to smash them all out at once. Just because you can’t get everything done in a couple of hours, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t at least have a crack at getting a little bit of it finished.

5. Good enough is good enough

Perfectionists this one’s for you. One of the reasons we procrastinate so much is we want produce our best work and the fear of not making it perfect stops us starting until the very last minute. High expectations are fine, until they stress us out to the point where we’re not doing anything.

It’s hard to ignore the voice that says you haven’t done enough- that you haven’t quite achieved the ‘perfect’ essay or that you won’t get 100% on an exam. But it gets to a point where you need to trust that good enough, really is good enough. The first draft of your essay might not get you top marks, but it’ll be good enough to start you for the final copy. The first practice exam you do might not be perfect, but it’ll be good enough to help you when you get to finals.

Special congratulations to our Year 11 student Amy Satty to published this article and ask for a request on her behalf.

Kind Regards

Adam Lee

Year 11 Coordinator/ Learning Support Coordinator 

Student life is hard to define. Is it lazing around on campus lawns with friends? Is it reading the student newspaper in the campus coffee shop? Or is it mainly late nights in the library finishing your assignments? The truth is that student life is different for everyone. You will only get a sense of what it truly means to you once you're amongst it. In this section we expose some of the myths about student life to ensure you don't enter your studies with too many grand illusions. We also give you some tips on making the most of your precious time as a student.

In this section we cover:

• The truth about student life
• Getting the most out of your student years

The truth about student life

It's likely that you've heard some of the student myths floating around, so how much attention should you pay to them — if at all? To give you a bit of a head start on what being a student might be like, or might not be, we've listed and debunked some of the most common uni student myths below.

Ps get degrees

While "just passing" every class will earn you a qualification, many students use this as an excuse to do the bare minimum. Without a doubt, the satisfaction of earning a top mark is well worth the hard work. Keeping a high average certainly comes in handy if you intend to do further study, and high-achieving students may even be eligible to access scholarships and additional study opportunities such as exchange programs. While individual subject marks don't count for a lot once you graduate, think about how much better you will look in a job interview if you can demonstrate that you put in the hard work, rather than just scraping by.

Students are all poor

Just because you're a student doesn't mean you have to live in a run-down share house with seven hippies eating mi goreng packet noodles for every meal. Although money can be tight when you're studying full time, many students actually manage to live quite comfortably (keeping their dignity well intact) through a mix of part-time work, careful budgeting and (if they're lucky) government assistance. See Student income for some budget-friendly tips. You might even be surprised at how fun it can be living on a budget. Just embrace the time that you're at uni and think about your potential earnings once you come out the other end with your degree.

It's okay to start an assignment the night before it's due

While many students claim to do this (some even managing to miraculously end up with a decent mark), starting an assignment the night before it's due is never a good idea. You should aim to start a standard (say, 2500-word) assignment at least two to three weeks before it's due. Allocating one week for research, one week to write it and a couple of spare days to review and edit is a good formula to stick by. At times where you know there will be a pile-up of assignments (like the end of semester), try to get an earlier start. Leaving an assignment until the last minute is a recipe for disaster because more often than not you won't realise how much work there is to do until you begin. If you don't get it done in time, you will lose marks for late submission; if you do get it finished, there will always be the niggling feeling of how much better you could have done.

Tertiary study is all theory and no practice

Many denounce study as a waste of time that leaves students with little to no experience of real life. But the reality is that most institutions these days strive to give their students an experience that will prepare them for the real world. Many courses incorporate internships, study tours, visits from guest lecturers working in the field and industry projects for real organisations. These opportunities will give you a real advantage when it comes time to find a job.

First classes are always useless

Many students skip the first couple of classes because they assume that no assessable content will be covered or that there are better things they could be doing (like catching up on sleep). Missing the first class often means missing out on vital background information, details about your assignments and valuable opportunities to make friends with fellow classmates. There are a number of reasons why you should be in the habit of going to every class — not least of all because you are paying big bucks for the course, so you may as well enjoy it. In some cases, attendance may actually form part of your mark, so you might want to save skipping classes for when a real emergency occurs (no-one wants to be the boy who cried wolf).

Getting the most out of your student years

If you think that being a student is all about hitting the books, take comfort in knowing that this is far from the truth! While there will definitely be times when you need to wave goodbye to your social life, your student experience is much more than essays and exams. And although it won't always seem like it, your days as a student will go very quickly' even too quickly, some might say. So how do you make sure you get the most out of your studies before you graduate?

Set yourself some goals

While this probably isn't the most fun you'll have as a student, what better way to get motivated before classes start than by making a few (realistic) goals? It might be as simple as vowing to improve on your results from the previous semester or to try every eatery on campus with your friends. If you don't have specific goals in mind, start with the basics. Being on time to class and taking note of exam and assignment due dates are both great examples.

Avoid doing the bare minimum

Being a student isn't just about showing up to compulsory classes or making an appearance in tutorials every couple of weeks. Try to attend all your classes (no matter how early in the morning they are scheduled), keep up with the workload (including course readings before each class) and don???t leave assignments or exam study until the very last day. If you need to miss a class or don't think you can meet an assessment deadline, it's best to have chat to your lecturer or tutor so that they can provide assistance, but remember to do this ahead of time, not within hours of a due date or compulsory class.

Choose subjects that interest you

The beauty of post-school education is that you choose what you study and have a say in the types of subjects you take (depending on your course structure, of course). The best tip is to choose subjects that interest you and to avoid making your choices based on your other circumstances (your desire for a bludge subject or a Monday morning sleep-in, for instance). Look for subjects that challenge you or allow you to further develop an area of interest, and don't be afraid to explore those outside of your immediate faculty. Why not take on a philosophy elective as part of a science course, a music class to break up your law degree or add a language elective to a business degree? 

Get involved on campus

Graduating students often regret not getting involved on campus. While this doesn't mean you have to set up your own club or chair a society, you might want to consider submitting an article to the university magazine, volunteering to show new students around campus during O-Week, signing up to help organise the faculty ball (or at least buying a ticket) or perhaps joining a student society or sports team. There's more to student life than sitting in lectures, so look for opportunities to get involved from day one.

Take advantage of work experience programs

Many of the skills you'll need once you graduate aren't taught in a lecture theatre, which is why many students seek out work experience while they are still studying. Not only does this look great on your resume and help you make industry contacts, but it can also give you a better idea of the type of work you want (or don't want) to do. If your course doesn't include a work-based program, have a chat to your course coordinator or the career service on campus for assistance. They will be able to point you in the right direction, and may even be able to put you in touch with industry contacts that are willing to take on a student placement.

Consider a study abroad or student exchange program

What better time to experience the world than as a carefree student? Most institutions offer students the opportunity to study overseas for part of their course. Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes, from short study tours as part of a subject to a full semester or year completed abroad. Overseas study gives you the opportunity to travel, experience a different way of life and make new friends from all around the world. If you choose to study in a non-English-speaking country, you can also expand your language skills. Of course, there is also the opportunity to add life experience to your resume, something that many employers value from graduates straight out of uni. See Study abroad and student exchange for more information. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege and honour to announce this special and exciting news  for student who partake this programs. I just received an email from Tuition centre and they said that they are available to come into our school and take a tuition lesson during those School Holidays weeks. They are available in April 14 until April 23 2019. During those 1 and a half weeks of holidays those student who partake this programs will still attend school during those following dates and days, This programs just launched from late last week friday. Student may wish to enter from the back gates but the Back Gates will not open during the school holidays season, The front gate will be open from the Morning and until to the Afternoon where the season will be finished for the day. Student in Year 11 and 12 who partake this program they may wish to finished early than others 

Thanks for all of you attention and listening!

Best Wishes

Frederic Adhitama

Head of Learning- Integrated Curriculum 

If you’re having problems with bullying, there is support available. 

Bullying is not just ‘playing around’ or harmless fun. Bullying happens when someone has (or thinks they have) more power than someone else. This could be

• power in numbers
  
  
• being older or stronger
  
  
• popularity
  
  
• being in the majority.
  
  

Bullying can increase the risk of developing mental health problems for everyone involved, particularly those experiencing bullying.

Bullying can take place anywhere. It can happen at home, at work, in school, at TAFE/uni, online or over the phone.

There are many forms of bullying including:

• verbal (e.g. putting someone down or threatening to cause harm)
  
  
• physical (e.g. contact that hurts someone or breaks their things)
  
  
• social (e.g. spreading rumours, excluding someone, embarrassing someone in public)
  
  
• cyberbullying (e.g. sending harmful messages, pictures or making comments on social networking sites, like Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat). This type of bullying can be anonymous and posted online where it can be seen by lots of people. And it can go on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so people don’t get a rest from it.
  
  

Bullying can also be done secretly, like doing or saying something behind someone’s back. This type of bullying can be harder to see, but it’s no less damaging.

Unfortunately bullying is common. Almost a quarter of young people aged 14-25 reported being bullied in the previous 12 months.

Bullying is not OK. It’s not simply ‘a normal part of growing up’, and help is always available to make things better.

If you’re having problems with bullying, it’s important to build your supports and know you’re not alone. Building a support network of family friends, staff from school or work and / or mental health professionals is important to put a stop to bullying as quickly as possible.

Whether between spouses, friends, coworkers, or business acquaintances, if there is a history of mutual respect and sincere gratitude, the people involved are generally happier and more successful. We live in a world where there are many differences between people, but with an open mind and an appreciation of each person's contributions to this world, we strengthen our relationships and our community. Thus, I strongly believe everyone should make it a habit to look for the unique talents of each person we meet and be respectful of their differences. We often learn more from our mistakes and failures than our successes as we go through life. It always amazes me that no matter how high the level of organization or person--government, military, doctors, religious leaders, celebrities, scientists, entrepreneurs--if there is not mutual respect and sincere gratitude, the organization or relationship can quickly fail. When I was younger, I assumed the individual or organization that was smarter, more talented, and better funded would usually win. Over the years, I have realized this is rarely true. I have seen marriages between presumably incompatible people with a mutual respect, far outlast marriages between "the perfect couple" who never learned to appreciate each other. If you're looking to improve your relationships, whether business or personal, try these five easy ways to show your gratitude and respect for others:

1. Listen

   I know it sounds easy, but listening--truly listening--can be one of the hardest skills to master. If you want a person to know you respect him or her, then tune into what that person is saying.  Look them in the eye, put down your cell phone, and offer feedback when necessary.  Everyone appreciates the person who willing listens to them and shows genuine interest in what they have to say.

2. Encourage

   If you've ever had a bad day, then you know the power a little encouragement can have. We've all had moments when we need someone to tell us, "don't worry, things will work out." It might not seem like much at the time, but that person will remember that you took the time and interest in their feelings and well-being. A smile and uplifting word can truly brighten someone's day.

3. Congratulate

   If someone does a great job, let them know about it. In fact, let everyone know about it. Openly congratulate someone for a job well done, especially if you're a manager.  Employees will work harder and happier knowing their manager has a mutual respect for them and is willing to express praise and gratitude when it's deserved.

4. Be Helpful

   If you find a friend or coworker in a jam, be willing to help them if at possible. Not to say you should take on half their project, but offering some advice or throwing in a bit of your time will mean a lot. If that friend or coworker has helped you in the past, then returning the favor will be a nice way to show both your respect and gratitude.

5. Say Thank You

   I'm sure this one seems like common sense, but many people just forget to say thank you or at least forget how to say it with sincerity. A thank you can be as small as two words or as much as buying someone a gift; nevertheless, if the action is not done with 100% sincerity then it is wasted.  Make sure people know you appreciate them and their actions.  Simply saying it in front of someone else can make a big impact.

With the daily pressures on all of us, we often overlook opportunities to thank and compliment people we are with. Take time to show your appreciation and gratitude. Not only does it make the other person feel better, but you will feel uplifted as well. If you want your relationships or organization to do well, just remember two basic guidelines for success: mutual respect and gratitude. How do you show others that you respect and appreciate them? I would love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to leave your comments below.

Best Wishes 

Network Secondary College Staff

How to eat healthily

Healthy eating is a pattern. It's about how you eat over days, weeks and even months. The simple steps in this guide show you how to eat a diet that's naturally low in salt, sugar and saturated and trans fats.

Healthy eating patterns don't focus on one type of food or one type of nutrient to promote heart health. Heart-healthy eating relies on a combination of foods, chosen regularly, over time.

This style of eating is naturally low in saturated and trans fats, salt and added sugar. And it's rich in wholegrains, fibre, antioxidants and unsaturated fats.

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  Fruit, vegetables and wholegrains

  These foods are high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Eating plenty of vegetables, fruits and wholegrains is consistently linked to people having healthier hearts. And research shows there is a link between eating them and having a lower risk of heart disease.

  Learn how to increase your fruit, vegetable and wholegrain intake.

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  Healthy protein foods

  Healthy eating patterns include a variety of healthy protein sources. This includes fish and seafood, eggs, lean meat and poultry, legumes, nuts and seeds.

  These foods are good sources of macro and micronutrients such as proteins, iron, zinc and vitamins, particularly the vitamin B group.

  Read more about eating healthy proteins.

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  Reduced-fat dairy

  Eat reduced fat dairy foods such as unflavoured milk and yoghurt, and cheese. These are important sources of calcium, protein and other vitamins and minerals.

  Eating reduced fat dairy foods with no added sugar can help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

  Read about healthy dairy choices and alternatives.

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  Healthy fat choices

  Use nuts, seeds, avocados, olives and their oils for cooking.

  Unsalted nuts and seeds contribute unsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6) to our diets. These include nuts and linseed, chia or tahini, and avocados. The same goes for cooking oils made from plants or seeds like olive, canola, peanut, sunflower, soybean, rice bran, sesame and safflower.

  These types of fats help to reduce 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and increase 'good' cholesterol (HDL), reducing the risk of heart disease.

  Get to know more about dietary fats including how to eat more healthy fats.

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  Herbs and spices instead of salt

  Use herbs and spices to flavour foods instead of adding salt when you're cooking.

  Australians consume around nine grams of salt per day on average. We recommend you consume less than five grams a day.

  A diet high in salt increases your risk of hypertension and heart disease. A healthy eating pattern, based on the previous four principles, will be naturally lower in salt.

  Read about salt and salt substitutes.

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  Drinks

  Drink water every day. Water is the best drink to choose. It's cheap, quenches your thirst and has no kilojoules.

  Get tips on healthy drinks and learn about the consumption of alcohol.

How to Remove Glue & Superglue from Clothes

Arts and crafts get a little messy? Glue is easy enough to get out of clothing when you follow this how-to! Read on to remove glue for good!

If you’ve got kids, chances are they’ll be using a water-based glue in school to complete art projects and so on. This commonly used white glue is typically very safe and non-toxic. However, it is quite runny, and does have a tendency to get everywhere – kids spill it on themselves, dip their elbows in it, and even sit in puddles of it, leaving a nice sticky stain on the back of their trousers. Even adults can struggle to avoid a spill. Whether you have kids with stained clothing, or your own craft projects have left you with an undesirable stain, this article explaining how to remove super glue and water-based glue is for you. It’s very simple!

How to Remove Glue from Fabric: Water-Based Glue

1. Dry & Scrub

Firstly, allow the glue to dry completely (it will go clear when it’s dried), and then use either a stiff-bristled brush or a blunt object like the end of a spoon to scrape off anything you can. You won’t get all the glue off, but you should be able to remove most of the top layers, leaving just the glue that’s attached itself to the fabric. It’s very important you do leave the glue to dry, as scrubbing at it whilst it is wet can just spread the sticky residue.

2. Cold Water Soak

If there is a still a stain visible, you can try to soak it in cold water. As this type of glue is water-based, it responds very well to the flushing technique – just use water to flush out the sticky substance. Cover it in cold water (warm water can set the glue, making it more challenging to remove), and leave it completely submerged overnight. This should soften the glue enough to make it simple to remove the following day.

3. Laundry Detergent

Remove the clothing from the cold water, and immediately apply a small amount of neat liquid laundry detergent. It’s best to use a product that has been specially designed to use as a pre-treatment – try Omo Liquid. No matter what product you use, check the label to ensure that it is compatible with your fabric and that you are using it properly. Work the detergent into the remaining glue, gently massaging it to make sure it penetrates deep into the fabric.

4. Wash as Normal

Now all you need to do is pop the clothing into the washing machine, preferably on a warm rather than hot setting (30 degrees is about right), and add your laundry detergent. You’ll have clean, non-sticky clothing in a jiffy.

Removing Super Glue from Clothes

If you want to know how to remove superglue from clothes, it’s important to note that the process is slightly different, as the product isn’t water-based. This means that flushing the spill with water isn’t going to cut it. Instead, you’ll need something a little stronger – but take particular care with delicate fabrics. Before attempting to remove super glue, remember to check the care label on your garment for washing guidelines ­– if in doubt over whether it’s safe to attempt yourself or not, consult a professional dry cleaner first.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019
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ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year.It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights.

After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day on February 28, 1909, in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference suggested a Women's Day be held annually. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted by the feminist movement in about 1967. The United Nations began celebrating the day in 1975.

Today, International Women's Day is a public holiday in some countries and largely ignored elsewhere. In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. International Men's Day is celebrated on November 19.

The earliest Women's Day observance, called "National Woman's Day,"was held on February 28, 1909, in New York, organized by the Socialist Party of America at the suggestion of activist Theresa Malkiel. Though there have been claims that the day was commemorating a protest by women garment workers in New York on March 8, 1857, researchers have described this as a myth.

In August 1910, an International Socialist Women's Conference was organized to precede the general meeting of the Socialist Second International in Copenhagen, Denmark.Inspired in part by the American socialists, German Socialist Luise Zietz proposed the establishment of an annual Women's Day and was seconded by fellow socialist and later communist leader Clara Zetkin, supported by socialist activist Käte Duncker, although no date was specified at that conference. Delegates (100 women from 17 countries) agreed with the idea as a strategy to promote equal rights including suffrage for women.

The following year on March 19, 1911, IWD was marked for the first time, by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. In the Austro-Hungarian Empire alone, there were 300 demonstrations. In Vienna, women paraded on the Ringstrasse and carried banners honouring the martyrs of the Paris Commune.Women demanded that they be given the right to vote and to hold public office. They also protested against employment sex discrimination.

The Americans continued to celebrate National Women's Day on the last Sunday in February.

Female members of the Australian Builders Labourers Federation march on International Women's Day 1975 in Sydney.

In 1913 Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Saturday in February (by the Julian calendar then used in Russia).

Congrats to all the women's on Friday 8th March 2019

Kind Regards

Peter Smith

Principal