Wellbeing

Special Report: Cost of Living Crisis

In our ever-changing economic landscape, parents and caregivers are increasingly faced with the task of broaching the subject of growing expenses with their children. While the instinct may be to shield young people from life’s challenges, there's a growing belief that addressing real-world issues, including financial uncertainties, can actually foster resilience and understanding. Striking a balance between protection and education is crucial for those looking to empower their children.

To effectively introduce the topic of finances, we need to be mindful of the timing and setting of the conversation. Using straightforward, age-appropriate language helps maintain transparency, and openly discussing adjustments to the family budget can carry significant weight. By encouraging children to participate in finding creative ways to save and make thoughtful spending choices, parents can nurture a sense of responsibility.

This Special Report offers a valuable opportunity to enhance children's financial literacy, equipping them with the resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Mrs Jaynie Gorander

Psychologist/School Counsellor

Elevate Education - Parent Webinar

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on time management on October 30th.

Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.

Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child to stay focused and prioritise revision when it matters most. 

Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time

Wednesday 30th October 6:30-7:30pm (AEDT)

Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:  

✅ Aligning expectations on homework with your child  

✅ Helping your child balance their schoolwork and social life  

✅ Setting up a weekly planner tool with your child 

This webinar is free for the Huntingtower community to use and access. We hope this may assist you in supporting your child throughout their schooling career.

Mr Dean Owens

Head of Wellbeing and Learning Enrichment