Wellbeing

As we come to the end of the school year, the Wellbeing Team would like to thank our Trinity community for the care and commitment shown throughout the year. We also take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of the year, including the growth, effort and learning that have taken place both in and beyond the classroom.

The holiday break is an important time for rest and reconnection with family and friends. We encourage students to take time to recharge, enjoy activities they love, and ease gently into the holidays after a big year.

We also acknowledge that recent events in the broader community can impact children and young people in different ways. In light of this, a Special Report on trauma recovery has been included to support families in understanding possible responses to distressing events and to provide practical guidance on how to support children and young people during this time.

SPECIAL REPORT: Trauma Recovery

Following the tragic events at Bondi Beach, many children and young people may be feeling unsettled, anxious or confused, particularly if they have been exposed to media coverage or conversations about what occurred. Even indirect exposure to such events can disrupt a child’s sense of safety and lead to emotional or behavioural changes, with each child responding differently depending on their age and individual needs.

The brain stores traumatic events as powerful emotional memories, influencing a young person’s behaviour through mechanisms beyond their conscious awareness. By providing them with support and equipping young people with coping mechanisms to handle uncertainty, parents and carers can greatly enhance a child’s capacity to recover and build long-term emotional resilience.

This Special Report offers practical guidance to help identify the signs of trauma and outlines ways we can support young people through recovery.

Here is the link to your Special Report http://trinityac.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-trauma-recovery