Two Exceptional Parenting Opportunities

31st January and 1st February 2021

Following the success earlier this year of parenting and teacher seminars conducted by renowned Psychologist, Dr Judith Locke, we will again be hosting workshops for Girton parents (and teachers) full of useful tips on raising confident and capable children. 

Dr Locke undertakes research investigating modern parenting, family wellbeing, and academic environments. Her psychological commentary features regularly in the media, and her best-selling parenting books The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student offer solutions to help children cope better with the demands of school and schoolwork and encourage personal motivation.

31st January 2021, 7.00 pm

Starting Secondary School with Confidence

A seminar for parents of Year 7 students (no charge) 

Naunton Family Building Lecture Theatre 

New and existing Year 7 (2022) Girton parents will benefit from Dr Locke’s advice on preparing children to step up into Secondary School. Practical strategies for dealing with nerves and the normal ups and downs that accompany starting anything new. 

All new and existing parents are expected to attend this session and further correspondence will be sent in the coming weeks. 

1st February 2021, 7.00 pm

Screens, Screams and Routines

A seminar for parents of students in Years 4 to 9 (no charge)

Naunton Family Building Lecture Theatre 

This seminar will be broad-ranging and include getting students to be more responsible for their schoolwork, helping them cope with school challenges, and ensuring young people have a balanced life which includes sufficient school and home responsibilities as well as downtime. 

To register your attendance, please use the following Astra link: https://astra.girton.vic.edu.au/survey/intro/3250

We are excited to host Dr Judith Locke in person at Girton Grammar School in 2021. At the conclusion of each seminar, there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions. Content from the seminars is unable to be distributed and sessions will not be recorded.