Wellbeing Matters
FREE Parent Information Session on Vaping - 'Hidden in Plain Sight'
Thursday 19 May at 6:45pm - 8.00pm
Dr Carolyn Beaumont (local GP) will be presenting to our school community on the dangers and prevalence of vaping in teenagers. There will be an opportunity for questions on the night and you are welcome to send in your questions using the booking form below.
Gaming Through the Lens of a Gamer - FREE parent webinar
Thursday 19 May, 2pm - 3pm (ONLINE)
Today, more people ‘game’ than watch TV.
Modern gaming is social and a space where young people go to play, connect and communicate with their friends. It can promote creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skill development.
Join us for this FREE webinar where we will uncover the appeal of gaming and expose life through the lens of a gamer.
What is drawing young players to game? What are the risks for online gamers? How can we support our young gamers to establish healthy gaming habits? How are young people exposed to gambling in game?
Throughout this webinar, you’ll gain practical tips for helping to manage screen time and the development of self-regulation skills in young gamers.
Topics covered:
- Gaming trends for children, tweens and teens
- The psychology behind games
- Gambling in games, addiction and help seeking
- How to foster healthy gaming habits and self-regulation
- Establishing positive relationships with young gamers
- Cyberbullying in games and help seeking
- How to report online abuse
Our presenters are Trent Ray, Cyber Safety Project and Penny Christie and Sean Kearney from our Gambler’s Help Service.
Entries close on Monday, 23 May 2022
Theme: Respectful Relationships Start With You
Now in its 9th year, this competition is open to all primary schools across Australia. The aim of the competition is to provide a conversation starter for schools to help facilitate discussions that foster respectful and positive relationships. We believe in teaching children to identify healthy vs unhealthy relationship behaviours from a young age, as this can empower them to recognise times when they may need support as they grow into adulthood.
This year’s theme focuses on our relationships with ourselves and how that translates to our relationships with others.
Ms Dilek Yucel (Head of Wellbeing), Ms Rachel Felmingham (Mental Health Practitioner) & Mr Jack Crameri (Wellbeing and Careers Counsellor)
