Wellbeing Corner

Free Live Event for Parents: Raising Boys with Dr Justin Coulson

At Glen Waverley Primary School we understand that sometimes home life with your children can be challenging. To support both the children’s mental health and wellbeing and families, we endeavour to share with our community useful resources and learning opportunities. As part of this commitment, we would like to invite you to a free live online event with Dr. Justin Coulson, a high-regarding psychologist and author specialising in parenting, family relationships and children’s development.

Please see below for more information of the event.

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Raising boys today feels more complicated than ever. Between the daily battles over screen time, sudden drops in school motivation, and explosive emotional outbursts, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

To help our families navigate these challenges, we invite you to a live "Ask Me Anything" online session with Dr Justin Coulson on June 16.

Celebrating the launch of his highly anticipated new book, BOYS, Dr Coulson will be answering your most pressing questions about how to deeply connect with your son, manage the ongoing tension around screens, and guide him toward becoming a good, resilient man.

When: Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM AESTWhere: Online (Join from the comfort of your living room)Cost: FREE for Glen Waverley Primary School families

Click here to register and receive your private event link:

happyfamilies.com.au/schools-ask-me-anything-for-parents

Brainstorm Productions: ‘The Protectors’ Live Performance Incursion

On Wednesday 3rd June and Thursday 4th June, Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance ‘The Protectors’ who all year levels across the two days. 

The performance will take place at school in the Gymnasium on the following days:

Wednesday 3rd June: 

• Year 4 from 9:50am 
• Year 5 from 11:40am
• Year 6 from 2:15pm

Thursday 4th June:

• Prep and Year 1 from 9:50am 
• Year 2 from 11:40am
• Year 3 from 2:15pm

There is no charge to families for this incursion.

The performance follows the story of Leo and Serena, who are struggling to get along with their peers. When Leo and Serena enter ‘Protector School’ they discover that empathy, assertiveness and respect are their real superpowers. They learn how to build resilience and positive connections at school, at home and online.

‘The Protectors’ is a live theatre experience, developed by educators and a clinical psychologist. The performance is aligned with key outcomes from the curriculum, as well as current research and recommendations from expert organisations such as the eSafety Commissioner. The show is designed to spark conversations about bullying, cyber safety and wellbeing among our students.

Brainstorm Productions is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected theatre in education companies, performing to over 260,000 students every year. Brainstorm Productions are endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and listed as an evidence-based bullying prevention program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu. Learn more about Brainstorm Productions by visiting their website (brainstormproductions.edu.au), or following them on Instagram (@brainstormproductions_), Facebook (@Brainstorm.Productions) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/brainstormproductions).

The themes covered in ‘The Protectors’ performance closely aligns with our Whole School Approach to Wellbeing and reinforces the classroom learning through The Resilience Project building on the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Literacy, and Connections, helping our students build leadership, resilience and strong, positive peer relationships. Furthermore, the messaging strengthens our focus on online safety, digital wellbeing, antibullying and being an ‘Upstander’ through the learning in Cyber Safety Project and The Stand-Up Project.

If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to opt out from the incursion, feel free see me at school or contact me on 9802 9938 or via email at: ryo.sugihara@education.vic.gov.au.

Thank you for supporting our holistic focus on student wellbeing.

Warm regards,

Ryo Sugihara

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader