Community News

Congratulations to former student Leif Eriksson for his selection to the State Triathlon Team. Leif competed at the School Sport Australia Championships in Devonport, Tasmania in March.

Congratulations to former student Emily Barnes for her selection in the 16 years and under State Hockey Team. 

Congratulations to former students Mason S, Savannah A and Isabell N on their selection for 12 years and under state touch football teams.

We invite you to notify us of your child's important achievements for consideration to share with our community. Please email your photos and a brief summary to dl.1858.info@schools.sa.edu.au 

Online Safety

ThinkUKnow Australia is an evidence-based education program led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), delivered nationally in partnership with police and industry partners to keep children safe online. There are many useful resources for parents and carers on their website. 

This pagetalks about parental controls and the importance of instilling good online habits in children. 

ThinkUKnow collaborated with the Carly Ryan Foundation to develop a family online safety contractwith an aim to keep children safe when it comes to what they SEE, SAY and DO online.

Dove Self-Esteem project

As part of Dove’s ongoing commitment to help the next generation of women develop a positive relationship with the way they look, Dove is again partnering with Butterfly Foundation to call for a National Inquiry in the hope to bring about real change to harmful body ideals in Australia.

Through the Dove Self-Esteem project, recent research commissioned by Dove has revealed that young Australian girls are struggling with their body image, with more than half (58%) admitting they are dissatisfied with their overall appearance and 46% reporting they are often upset with the way they look.

Negative body image is not only a key risk factor in developing an eating disorder, it also can have a serious impact on all aspects of a person’s life, including limiting their health, happiness, and future potential.

In order to address this important issue, Dove and Butterfly are launching a petition calling for a National Inquiry into Body Image. The petition aims to kick-start a national conversation about what policies and programs may be needed to bring about real change in body ideals in Australia, including understanding the prevalence and full impact of body dissatisfaction, and the role played by social media.

Follow the link in the image below to sign the petition and find a range of helpful resources to support your child.