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Shannon Cain
FAREWELL MRS MELVILLE
We thank Mrs Melville for looking after the school community in Mrs Flynn's absence.
CONGRATULATIONS MRS FOLLENT AND ALVIN!
What’s Happening to Our Boys?
A Free Webinar with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
Conversations about respectful relationships, and about what it means to grow up as a young man, are happening everywhere at the moment; in the media, in the community, and in our schools. Rather than a moment for alarm, Catholic schools can use this as a genuine opportunity: to connect with our young men, walk alongside them, and support them to become the men we need.
What’s Happening to Our Boys?, Dr Carr-Gregg will unpack:
What is happening to boys – the data on disengagement, and the developmental reasons behind it
What is being sold to them online – who is doing the selling, and why it works so well on a teenage brain
Why our usual responses fall short – and why shaming boys can drive them further towards the very influences we’re trying to counter
What actually shifts it – in classrooms, in staffrooms, and at kitchen tables
The session will carry real practical weight, with Dr Carr-Gregg promising staff and leaders will leave with genuine, workable strategies – alongside solid grounds for optimism.
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026,
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm,
Delivery: Online
Register:What's Happening to Our Boy- Webinar
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
We’ve noticed many students are using TikTok, Instagram, and similar platforms, even though most require users to be 16 years old. Being online too young can lead to friendship tensions, misunderstandings, and social pressure that then spill into school life.
We encourage parents and carers to monitor online activity and help children stay on age‑appropriate platforms.
If you’d like support with digital safety or age‑appropriate apps, please refer to the eSafety Commissioner website.
Conflict vs Bullying
Understanding the difference between conflict and bullying helps families respond appropriately when issues arise at school.
Conflict is a normal part of growing up and can be supported through restorative conversations and problem‑solving.