Counsellor/Wellbeing

Grief is a natural response to loss. It might be the loss of a loved one, relationship or even a pet. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be. Children and adults grieve differently due to their developmental stage, and this can prove difficult for parents to understand.

Young children fluctuate in and out of the stages of grief rapidly, as they may not comprehend the permanency death. They express their grief more physically.

Teens on the other hand may not know how to express their grief and will need some space to process their loss. Some may choose to grieve alone, not wanting to stand out or be seen as not coping. Whilst others, who may have a greater understanding, can start to question their own mortality.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents can learn how to acknowledge their child’s feelings and the best way to support them through the grief.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Grief & Loss edition of SchoolTVhttps://mccww.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/grief-loss

Digital Media Literacy & Safety Webinar (Part II)

Due to your school’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth wellbeing through its partnership with SchoolTV, we would like to invite parents, carers, grandparents, educators and school leaders to attend an exclusive webinar supporting primary and secondary students.

WEBINAR: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part II)DATE: Wednesday, 18 June 2025TIME: 7:30 pm

Join us for an exclusive session with two of Australia's leading experts in youth wellbeing and cybersafety, Susan McLean and Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. They will share invaluable insights on how to empower young people to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

Topics in this webinar include:

Artificial Intelligence
Misinformation & Algorithms
Sexting and Sextortion
Online Grooming

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Please note, this webinar is a one-off event and will not be available to replay.

Please note: Participants must register prior to the commencement of the webinar to gain access.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the Pastoral Leader, College Counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Karen Surian College/School Counsellor