Learning Support

& Enrichment

• After-School Study (Previously the 'Homework Help Program') - available every week of Term, for Years 5-10
• Free Parent Seminars
• Free Research Opportunities

After-School Study

Available every week of Term, for Years 5-10

From 2017 onwards, After-School Study has replaced the previous Homework Help Program, and now provides broader opportunities for all students in Years 5-10 to study independently or receive assistance in order to complete homework, assignments, and assessments tasks in all subject areas. The Senior Library is the ideal space where students can enjoy the peaceful surrounds, plan for tomorrow’s schedule, read books, do research, catch up on missed work, or get a head start on homework, without pressure or distractions. Ms Raheb-Mol and Mrs Leonardi are on hand, to provide assistance and proof-reading advice for those students who would like help with their work in English, Maths, Science and a range of other subjects. This includes assistance in literacy, reading and writing skills, grammar, essay-writing, numeracy skills including mentals and problem-solving, as well as organisation skills and exam revision strategies such as memory techniques and note-making skills.

• WHAT: This after-school program operates all year round, and starts in Week 2 of each school term.
• WHO: All students in Years 5 - 10
• WHERE: Senior Library, top of A Block (SRC). Library seminar rooms are also available.
• WHEN: Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3.15pm - 4.30pm

NO NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT - Students may attend regularly or on a ‘drop-in’ basis. Students are welcome to attend on one or more than one afternoon per week, and students with regular attendance will receive merits for the time and effort they put in.

REFERRALS ARE WELCOME FROM PARENTS OR TEACHERS

Please direct any queries about the After-School Study Program to Ms Joanne Raheb-Mol, LSE Coordinator, via phone (02) 94114733, or email: JRahebMol@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Free Parent Seminar

For parents and carers of students with support needs: NDIS Information Session by NDIA

WHAT: This information session is designed to help people with disability, as well as their families and carers, get ready for the National Disability Insurance Scheme that started in your area on 1 July 2016. The session will cover topics like: What is the NDIS and how does it work? Am I eligible for the NDIS? What will happen if I am made eligible? What kind of support can I access through the NDIS?

WHEN & WHERE:  Auslan interpreter available at all sessions.

• Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove NSW 2066 - Tuesday 22nd February from 10:30am–12:30pm
• Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove NSW 2066 - Monday 27th February from 6pm-8pm

RSVP: Ensure a space by emailing NSWSydneyengagement@ndis.gov.au with any accessibility requirements at least one day before the event in each location. Limited spaces available

Free Research Opportunities

For the interest of parents and carers of students with differences

Research opportunity 1: Provide feedback on New Mental Health Carer Experience Survey Tool

The Fourth National Mental Health Plan recognised the role of carers in mental health service provision and the need for carers and families to receive information, within the bounds of privacy and confidentiality, about the treatment and care provided to the consumer. A national project was undertaken to develop a tool to support mental health services to monitor and improve carer engagement as part of an evidence-informed quality improvement program. The Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN) has now developed this tool for use across the sector. It aims to measure carers’ experiences of the mental health sector. Find information about the tool and how to access and use at www.amhocn.org/special-projects/mental-health-carer-experience-survey

Research opportunity 2: Seeking Carer Input on Education Program by Department of Developmental Disability UNSW

Comments are sought from carers of an adult friend or family member who has an intellectual disability or mental health problem.  The online education program about intellectual disability and mental health will be free www.idhealtheducation.edu.au. Before its publication, the Department needs carers to review it to create high quality education for other carers. Reviewing a module would take about an hour of your time. There is no payment. For information or to participate, contact Thea Kremser, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, UNSW on 9385 2580 or t.kremser@unsw.edu.au.

Ms J Raheb-Mol - LSE Coordinator