Wellbeing
Huntingtower School
Peer Support
Peer Support is in full swing this term with our Year 7’s being led by their Year 10 Peer Support Leaders. Peer Support is a wonderful opportunity for our Year 7’s to make new connections and to build skills such as cooperation, problem solving, communication skills and to discuss healthy relationships and supports.
Vicki Close
School Counsellor
Webinar: Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience (Part III)
This presentation forms part of a broader webinar series designed to strengthen mental health literacy across school communities.
Join international experts Dr Emma Woodward and Dr Joe Stammeijer as they share valuable insights into recognising early signs of concern and practical approaches to supporting the wellbeing of young people.
Topics in this session will include:
- Building Resilience Foundations
- Everyday Habits for Wellbeing
- Strength-Based Resilience for Neurodivergent Children
From the SchoolTV Team
Special Report: Smartphone Readiness Quiz
Deciding when a child is ready for their first smartphone can be a challenging parenting decision. Readiness is not just about age. It also depends on a child’s maturity, self-regulation, judgement and ability to manage the responsibilities of being connected online.
The Smartphone Readiness Quiz is designed for parents and adult carers to complete with their child, encouraging important conversations while exploring the key skills that support safe and responsible smartphone use.
Rather than providing a simple yes or no answer, the results highlight areas of strength and where further development may be helpful. Families are also guided through suggested next steps, including a Family Smartphone Agreement and practical guidance on setting up parental controls before introducing a smartphone.
We encourage you to complete the quiz together and use the results as a starting point for ongoing conversations about safe, responsible and healthy smartphone use.