Wellbeing Report 

RYDA Road Safety Incursion – Year 10

This Monday our Year 10 students will be participating in a series of lessons on ROAD SAFETY, particularly geared towards young people who are about to become the newest drivers on our roads. 

RYDA is a series of practical and powerful workshops for high school students that challenge students to change the way they think about road safety and lay the foundation for safe road use throughout their lives. It's also a great day for students to collaborate with their peers, work on personal strategies and get tips from road safety experts. 

OVERVIEW OF SESSIONS

We look forward to welcoming the RYDA expert instructors, and encourage you to discuss the important messages learnt with your child.

Gambling & Young People

The digital era has made gambling more accessible, and certain factors are elevating the risk of problematic gambling among young people. A new grey area is emerging, with smartphones at their fingertips blurring the boundaries between gambling and entertainment, especially within the realms of video games and social media. The current generation of young people are growing up in an unprecedented time and research highlights that a significant percentage of adolescents are involved in gambling activities.

Reports of young people gambling are frequent with many experiencing adverse consequences such as diminished academic performance and strained relationships. Today’s youth are growing up in a digital age characterised by constant connectivity, and the gambling industry has evolved significantly during their formative years. Simulated gambling, such as in video games, can further increase the likelihood of teenagers transitioning to real-money gambling and developing future gambling-related problems.

It's crucial to foster open discussions about positive media choices to help children navigate through responsible online gaming and gambling. By encouraging a balanced approach to screen time and promoting alternative activities, will help set some clear boundaries to avoid potential gambling-related issues.

Our Nazareth Parent Wellbeing Website SchoolTV has a special report which provides guidance on how to empower young people to make responsible choices in this digital age. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and open up the conversation with your child should you be concerned.

Here is the link to your special report: https://nazareth.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-gambling-young-people-auopen

Ms Jackie Kol

Director of Wellbeing