Pastoral Care
- Wear it Purple Day
- Anxiety and Young People
- Webinar: Emotions Under Control - A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation
- Webinar: Digital Media Literacy & Safety
Wear it Purple Day
As part of our Touchstone of Inclusive Community, at Friday’s assembly we will recognise ‘Wear it Purple Day’. Wear it Purple Day is an annual global movement held on the last Friday of August to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) young people. People participate by wearing purple to demonstrate their support, showing rainbow youth that they are safe, respected, and celebrated. The day encourages schools, workplaces, and communities to foster inclusive environments, address discrimination, and promote a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Anxiety and Young People
Anxiety is a natural and expected part of growing up. In fact, it plays an important role in helping young people prepare for challenges, stay alert to potential dangers and adapt to new situations. It can motivate them to study for a test, practise before a performance, or tread carefully in unfamiliar settings. However, for many children and adolescents today, anxiety can shift from being a helpful response to becoming intense, persistent and disruptive.
The world young people are growing up in is fast-paced and often demanding. Academic pressures, social expectations, family changes and the constant presence of digital media, can all contribute to heightened stress and worry.
When anxiety is left unrecognised or unsupported, it can begin to affect a young person's wellbeing, learning, friendships and self-confidence. That's why it's so important for adult carers to understand how anxiety may present in children. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution.
This edition of SchoolTV raises awareness and provides families with practical strategies to help young people manage anxiety in healthy, constructive ways.
If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Anxiety & Young People edition of SchoolTV
https://spx.nsw.schooltv.me/newsletter/anxiety-young-people-au
Webinar: Emotions Under Control - A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation
Wellio are holding a free parent webinar exploring strategies to help parents work with their child to descalate situations rather than unintentionally fuelling their frustration or distress.
The webinar is being held on Thursday 4 September at 6:30 pm.
Scan the code to register
Webinar: Digital Media Literacy & Safety
SchoolTV invites parents and carers to attend a webinar supporting primary and secondary students. This webinar features experts Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Susan McLean who give their insights on how to empower young people to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
Topics covered include:
New social media regulations
Digital footprint and reputation
Screen time and brain development
Parental controls
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Time: 7:30 pm
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care