Student Wellbeing
Panic attacks in children
In a recent edition of Generation Next there was an article about parents/caregivers can support children who have panic attacks.
The article provides valuable insights for parents on recognising and managing panic attacks in children. It explains that panic attacks can occur in children as young as five and are characterised by intense fear or discomfort, with symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath and light-headedness.
The article emphasises the importance of understanding these symptoms and differentiating them from other health issues. It also discusses potential triggers, such as anxiety-provoking situations or physical symptoms that become the focus of the child’s attention.
Parents are encouraged to stay calm, provide reassurance and seek professional help if needed. The goal is to help children recognize and manage their anxiety, preventing the escalation of panic attacks.
The link to the full article is available here:
SchoolTV
At Aberfoyle Park High School we have a great resource to assist you with supporting your child through their schooling around their mental health and wellbeing and a range of other supporting topics that affect young people.
Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource implemented at our school to help support you in the challenges of modern-day parenting relating to youth mental health and wellbeing. Parenting is a learning journey and SchoolTV supports families by providing credible information from trusted sources with practical strategies to help alleviate some of the challenges being faced by young people today.
Watch video interviews with leading wellbeing specialists and browse a library of resources. Each topic is accompanied by factsheets, podcasts, books, articles, apps and other videos.
This award-winning resource helps families build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people. It will assist you in starting those conversations on topics that can sometimes be awkward or difficult to tackle.
Parents and caregivers are the greatest influence on a young person's life and SchoolTV focuses on empowering confident parenting.
To look at what is available as part of SchoolTV, visit - Home Page SchoolTV | Aberfoyle Park High School
Online safety tips for students
In a recent online publication in Education Daily, an article explores some of the tips that parents and caregivers can share with their children to stay safe online.
You can find the full article here - Online safety tips for school students - EducationDaily
Exploring Identities and Futures
This year, all year 10 students at the school, are engaging in the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) program as part of their SACE journey.
In Assessment Type 1: My Journey, My Future, students explore their identity, cultural background, values and character strengths through reflective and creative activities.
Throughout the unit, students develop emotion regulation strategies, boundary-setting techniques and resilience-building skills to support their personal growth. They also identify their strengths and set meaningful goals for the future, considering how their skills and connections can help them achieve their aspirations.
Students have been exploring their identities by creating artistic representations of their faces. Through this activity, they are reflecting on the aspects of their identity they choose to share, deepening their self-awareness and personal expression.
Students will showcase their learning in a personalised folio, using reflections, creative expressions and multimedia presentations. This week, they are creating artistic representations of their identities and reflecting on the aspects they choose to share.
We are excited to see their journeys unfold throughout the year.