Curriculum, Learning & Engagement

As always, if you haven’t been on the website to peruse the resources, jump on and see if anything interests you! Wellbeing at Woodend Website

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Youth Team and Macedon Ranges Health are organising a free webinar, presented by Blurred Minds on Tuesday 2nd September:

Vaping decoded: Empowering parents and community leaders in the vaping conversation.

This is a 60minute webinar to support our Macedon ranges community to:

• Understand today’s vaping culture & peer influences

• Hear the most frequently asked parent questions on vaping

• Learn about how vape products are marketed to young people

• Recognise the health and environmental risks associated with vaping

• Equip yourself with strategies on how to start a conversation with your child

• Gain tips and strategies for preventing vaping among young people

• Learn how you can support young people who have started vaping

For more event information and to register please visit the webpage here: Vaping Decoded: Empowering parents in the vaping conversation - Blurred Minds

Bullying? No way! Week was championed on the 11th - 15th of August. In our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons, each class worked through what it means to be an UPSTANDER. They learnt four different ways to stand up for themselves and for others. The students really absorbed the information and have reported back trialling some of the techniques! If you’re interested in learning more, this is the video we watched to prompt discussion and guide our lesson. Check in with your child to see if they remember the difference between an Upstander (stands up for people) and a Bystander (stands by).

Are you feeling unsure or overwhelmed by parenting? The Australian Government has funded a free Positive Parenting Program, or the Triple P. It has a range of different foci and articles to help you feel more confident in parenting your child. Have a look here.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Teacher

Libby Tobin