School News
R U OK? Day
Thursday 12th September is RU OK Day. A chance to check in with those around you.
RUOK CAFE - 8.30-9.30AM
Parents-teachers-friends all welcome!
Coffee in the canteen hole in the wall!
Join us for a $2 coffee or tea & a tiny teddy and let some community spirit salve your soul!
School Colour Run - SAVE THE DATE
Code Camp - Term 4 Enrolment
Code Camp will again run at lunch times on Wednesdays during Term 4.
Please follow the link below to book in:
After-school Programs at Alphington Primary School | Code Camp
Canteen
Dates below:
Thursday 5th September
Thursday 19th September
Reminder - Wellbeing- Parent Information Sessions in our community
Below are some links to free resources and topical information sessions for parents in our community.
Yarra Council- Tuning in to teens
Emotionally Intelligent Parenting of children aged 10 - 15 years
Wednesday nights in August and September from 6pm – 8pm
Bargoonga Nganjin
182 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North
These sessions are free to attend, however you need to register but emailing Jennifer.Sells@cohealth.org.au or Mirella.Diorio@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Please see this link for more information: https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/events/2024/01/01/tuning-in-to-kids
Webinar with Vanessa Hamilton- AI Deep Fakes- what every parent needs to know (10th September, 7:30pm)
As AI continues to influence our children’s online experiences, it's more important than ever for parents to stay informed. Understanding how to protect and support your kids from potential threats, like deep fakes and other online dangers, is crucial.
Vanessa is hosting a free live webinar on September 10, 2024, with experts Trent Ray and Leon Furze. They will explore the latest developments in Generative AI, discuss emerging risks, and share practical strategies to keep your children safe online. This is an online event that requires registration. Please follow the link below to registerhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i7si3pxlS0GLKxT-CVy3vA#/registration
Esafety Commissioner- Webinars
In the coming weeks, there are a number of other information sessions for parents, related to online behaviours. The below topics all have dates in September, and are free to attend.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars
Here is a link to some resources (videos, articles and books) for parents around online safety