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String Tutors

Violin, Viola & Cello

Eva Li – Tuesday

E. eva_li_98@outlook.com

M. 0479 149 490

Violin

Marina – Thursday and Friday

E. mgorinova7@gmail.com

M. 0404 130 022

Cello

Sebastian - Thursday

E. scjmansell@gmail.com

M. 0433 891 794

Instrument Hire

The school offers instrument hire for violins and cellos which includes the instrument, rosin and bow. The cost of hire is $60 per semester or $100 per year. Please send an email to the office addressed to Miss Gong if you are interested or have any questions.

Starting High School Webinar

City of Ryde has partnered with KYDS, The Harrison Reidel Foundation and councils across the Northern Sydney region to present a FREE webinar for parents and carers of children starting high school in 2026!

Date: Monday 10th November

Time: 6.30pm – 8pm

Venue: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Our presenters from KYDS and Harrison Riedel Foundation will take parents and carers through:

Understanding the challenges - Learn the most common concerns Year 6 students face when starting high school, from academic pressures to social change.

Practical strategies - Discover simple, effective ways to support your child, from building routines and organisation skills to fostering independence and resilience.

Focusing on wellbeing - Explore how relationships, balance, and open conversations can make a huge difference during this formative time.

Helpful resources - Get introduced to trusted tools and services, including Kids Helpline, Headspace, Lifeline, and the complimentary YourCrew App, with journaling, safety plans, and pathways to help.

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1704560338859

Parenting Teenagers in a Multicultural Context - Cantonese Webinar

Click here to register for the webinar

Transition to High School - Managing Anxiety - Additional Webinars

We are pleased to advise additional sessions are available that hopefully can accommodate those parents and carers that could not attend or missed out.

When: Thursday, 6th November 2025 via zoom

Sessions:

12-1:15pm: register here - ISLHD Small Steps Transition to High School seminar 6 November 12-1.15 pm
7:15-8:30pm: register here - ISLHD Small Steps Transition to High School seminar 6 November 7.15-8.30 pm

Social media minimum age webinar - eSafety News

New information and resources

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account, giving them more time to develop important skills and maturity.

We have launched new pages on the social media age restrictions hub, designed to support parents and carers, educators, and young people as we prepare for the restrictions to come into effect.

These tailored resources aim to help Australians understand and prepare for the changes that are coming. Informed by extensive consultation, all resources are available for free at eSafety.gov.au.

Live webinars

eSafety is running live webinars for educators and youth-serving professionals, and parents and carers, in the lead up to 10 December.

The 30-minute sessions will cover:

· What the new legislation means for educators, parents and carers, and young people.

· Insights into how platform design features can impact young people's wellbeing.

· Strategies and resources to support young people through the transition.

Register for a webinar and share the schedule.

Answers to frequently asked questions

eSafety consulted widely with educators, parents and carers and young people, and has developed up-to-date guidance, advice, and answers to frequently asked questions, including:

· Will underage users be able to reactivate their old accounts when they turn 16?

· Won’t the age restrictions stop under-16s from accessing important benefits of being online?

· How will children’s digital rights be protected under the age restrictions?

Find answers to these questions and more, at the hub.

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