Pastoral Care
- Bullying No Way: Week of Action, 12 -16 August - Wear Crazy Socks tomorrow
- Mental Health Webinar parents
- Study to help adolescents avoid vaping
- Webinar - Navigating Change - Supporting Children & Young People Webinar
Bullying No Way: Week of Action, 12 -16 August
Wear Crazy Socks tomorrow
This week is Bullying No Way National Week of Action and we are focusing on the importance of belonging.
Members of the SRC presented on bullying at Assembly
In our school community, ensuring a sense of belonging is very important so that we can create an environment where bullying has no place.
Today we will be talking about empathy. Understanding and compassion for others not only strengthen our personal connections with others but also significantly reduces the likelihood of hurtful behaviour in our school community.
Empathy is about putting ourselves in someone else's shoes, recognising their feelings, and responding with kindness and support. It could be as simple as listening without judgment when a friend is going through a tough time or reaching out to include someone who may be feeling left out. When we practise empathy in our interactions, it helps build a culture of inclusivity and acceptance where everyone feels valued and understood.
How can you personally show empathy to others and contribute to making our school a more caring and inclusive place for everyone?
Mental Health webinar for parents
Adolescence is a period of massive physical, emotional, social and cognitive change that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. Parents and carers play a crucial role in supporting young people to navigate this life stage.
Teen mental health matters: For parents and carers
Thursday 22 August, 6:30 pm (AEST)
Audience: Parents and carers of high-school aged young people
Duration: 60 mins
Modality: Zoom webinar
Learning outcomes:
- How to make sense of adolescence
- Identify signs of mental health struggles
- Understand how to support your young person
- Know where you and your young person can get support
Please click the link to register.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/schools/parents/
Study by University of Newcastle to empower youth to say no to vaping
Webinar - Navigating change, grief and loss - Supporting Children & Young People
Please see below a link to a webinar being presented to assist children and adolescents on navigating change, grief and loss.
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care