General News

Chapel and Assembly - Livestreaming

Chapel and Assemblies will continue to be livestreamed on our closed group on Facebook each week. You can find this by searching ‘St Paul Lutheran School Blair Athol Live Streaming’.

Chapel:

Please feel welcome to join us for worship each Wednesday morning this term at 9:00am in the Church.

Thank you to Mr Buxton for leading us in Opening Chapel this week and introducing the school value that we will be focusing on this term which is: We are Kind.

Our hosts for Term 2 will be:

Week 2: Mrs Mattner

Week 3: Special Visitors – Futures Church

Week 4: Seniors

Week 5: Year 1 Cameron

Week 6: Reception Fisher

Week 7: Miss Mattner

Week 8: Reception Huxtable

Week 9: Leadership Team

Assembly:

Assemblies take place on most Friday mornings at 9:00am in the Hall. Our Assembly hosts for this term are:

Week 1: No Assembly

Week 2: No Assembly

Week 3: Year 5 Gawkowski

Week 4: Year 1 Janetzki

Week 5: Connect Group – Reconciliation Week

Week 6: Year 4 Depares

Week 7: Year 2 Sheedy

Week 8: Year 3 Huxtable

Week 9: No Assembly

eSafety Commissioner - Webinars for Parents and Carers

You are invited to join one of the free webinars for parents and carers provided on the e-safety Commissioner website (Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner) These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences. Webinars coming up in the next week include:

Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men

For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.

This 45-minute webinar will help parents and carers understand:

social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.

This presentation will share practical strategies to build critical thinking, challenge harmful narratives, and create open conversations that empower boys and young men to navigate the online world safely and respectfully.

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.

Term 2 (AEST)

30 April 2026, 12:30pm

How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people

AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people. Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people.

This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas:

The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
How these technologies can affect your child’s safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.

TERM 2 (AEST)

7 May 2026, 12.30pm

Parking Reminder

Just a reminder for school families to not park in the designated church parks at the front of the church please. These need to be left free for church staff and visitors and for SPLASH staff. Thank you for your understanding.

Term Dates 2026

Term 2: 28 April - 26 June

Term 3: 20 July - 25 September

Term 4: 13 October - 9 December