News from the Deputy Principal

Dear Parents and Carers, This edition of the newsletter is filled with some upcoming information and events that are occurring in our school and local communities and may be of interest to you and your families.

Maria Ruberto  - 

Free parent sessions to support your child's resilience and wellbeing.

We are extremely fortunate to have Maria Ruberto share her knowledge and expertise with us in her upcoming parent workshops. Maria is presenting 3 free parent sessions to the parents of St Brigid's Healesville and St Joseph's Yarra Junction on supporting your child's resilience and well-being.

Supporting children's mental health in the early years is crucial for their overall development and future wellbeing. It lays the foundation for positive relationships, emotional regulation, and the development of essential skills needed for lifelong health and success. Early intervention and prevention efforts can help mitigate potential challenges and promote positive mental health outcomes.

The National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a National Initiative to assist all stakeholders in a child's life with the framework to work together to support the Mental Health and Wellbeing Needs of Children and is embedded in Maria's Workshops.

"This National Strategy is critical because mental health struggles often begin during childhood. An estimated 50% of adult mental illness begins before 14 years of age. In 2015, anxiety, depressive disorders and conduct disorders accounted for three of the five leading causes of disease burden for children aged 5-14 years. Furthermore, there is evidence that poor mental health during childhood can lead to long term struggles. One study found that 50% of children with mental illness continue to struggle in adulthood; while the other 50% no longer warranted a diagnosis, their chance of functioning well was still less than that of people without a history of mental illness during childhood. " pg 7 

The National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is attached below if you are interested in reading some of the research around the benefits of addressing the needs of Mental Health in Children.

Please book now for Maria's upcoming Parent Workshops via the attached flyer.

Get Active in the Yarra Ranges!!

Your guide to free and low-cost activities in the Yarra Ranges

The brochure is full of activities and opportunities to get active, broken down into the four areas of the Yarra Ranges:

• Hills
• Urban
• Valley
• Upper Yarra

School Can't webinar

Sleep and Teens Webinar