Final Note

It would be remiss of us not to make mention of the tragic events occurring in the Middle East at present. It has been incredibly devastating and disturbing to hear of and view these events and we know there will be families in our school community who will be affected by these events. To our families with connections to the region and those with friends and relatives in neighbouring areas, we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please let us know if your child has connections to the region, so we can provide appropriate opportunities for them to express their responses and support their mental health and wellbeing. To our families from a refugee background, we acknowledge these events may be particularly distressing as well, and we also encourage you to reach out to us. There is also support available through external services including:

• headspace: 1800 650 890
• Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636