WELLBEING

WELLBEING: YEAR 12 PARENT INFORMATION

Dear Year 12 Parents/Carers

I am writing to inform you about the Breath Circle program, an empowering six-week opportunity for your Year 12 student. This program is designed to reduce anxiety and stress, while building resilience in our students.

The program offers 45-minute sessions that explore mindful breathing techniques, movement practices, yoga, meditation, self-reflection, and positive psychology / gratitude exercises. It equips students with valuable tools to self-regulate emotions, develop greater self-awareness, and enhance their overall mental health and wellbeing.

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 8 August, from 3:30pm to 4:15pm weekly. I encourage you to talk to your child about this wonderful opportunity and motivate them to register. An email has been forwarded to the students with instructions on how to book for these sessions.

For more information, please visit https://www.breathcircle.org/

Patty Etcell

Student Wellbeing Coordinator

THIS MONTH ON SchoolTV - Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity emphasises the natural variation in how an individual’s brain functions and how they perceive and interact with the world, leading to diverse ways of learning and communicating. While most young people are neurotypical, some exhibit variations in brain development, such as ADHD, autism or dyslexia, making them neurodivergent.

Embracing neurodiversity involves accepting, celebrating, and supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents without attempting to change or treat their differences. Using respectful language, challenging unhelpful attitudes, avoiding assumptions, and actively promoting inclusivity can help embrace neurodiversity effectively.

Acknowledging the unique ways neurodiverse young people do things and then adapting tasks and activities to ensure their full participation will encourage them to develop strategies that feel natural to them. It will help improve their mental health, wellbeing and sense of self. By recognising and nurturing their strengths, parents and caregivers can contribute to building an inclusive and compassionate society where all young people can thrive.

Learning more about neurodiversity, equips caregivers with insights into effective communication techniques, educational strategies, and parenting approaches tailored to the specific needs of their neurodivergent child. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek help from a medical professional.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://mckinnonsc.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/neurodiversity

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact Student Wellbeing at wellbeing@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au  for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Kind Regards,

Patty Etcell

Student Wellbeing Coordinator