Leader of Year 8 Wellbeing

This week, our Year 7 and 8 students had the valuable opportunity to hear from Amy from Headspace Miranda, who delivered an engaging and insightful talk on positive relationships and bullying. The session emphasised the importance of respect, kindness, and communication in building strong friendships and supportive peer networks.

Students explored strategies for identifying unhealthy relationship patterns, managing conflicts in a constructive way, and seeking help when needed. A key takeaway was understanding that everyone deserves to feel safe and valued, whether in friendships, at school, or online.

How Parents Can Support Their Teens

As young people navigate friendships and social challenges, parents can help by:

✔ Encouraging open conversations – Create a safe space for your child to talk about their experiences and feelings.

✔ Helping them set boundaries – Teach them how to recognise and address disrespectful behavior.

✔ Building resilience – Reinforce self-confidence and problem-solving skills to help them manage conflicts.✔ Monitoring online interactions – Discuss safe and respectful online behavior and encourage healthy screen habits.

Helpful Resources & Programs

If your child needs support or you’d like more information, these services can help:

🔹 Headspace – Mental health support and guidance for young people (www.headspace.org.au)

🔹 Bullying. No Way! – Information on school bullying and how to respond (www.bullyingnoway.gov.au)

🔹 eSafety Commissioner – Online safety resources for young people and parents (www.esafety.gov.au)🔹 Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) – 24/7 support for young people

We encourage students and families to continue these conversations at home and reach out if they need further support. Let’s work together to create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all!

International Women’s Day Bake Sale

Reminder: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Year 8 will be baking and selling cupcakes during recess on Monday, 10 March to raise awareness and funds for the special women in our community. Year 8 students are reminded to bring their cupcakes to the hospitality room at the start of the day.