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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

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Supporting focus, calm and confident minds at home with our students.

 

Last week we celebrated Neurodiversity Week—a time to recognise and appreciate the many different ways our brains work, learn and experience the world. Neurodiversity reminds us that every child’s brain is unique, and those differences are something to value and support.

To help all students (and adults!) regulate their energy, improve focus and support emotional wellbeing, Jo Surkitt, our School Counsellor, created a series of short, fun movement videos that families can try together at home.

These simple mind–body exercises help activate the brain, strengthen concentration, and support nervous system regulation. They’re especially helpful before, if doing homework, or anytime children need help regulating their minds and bodies.

They only take a few minutes and can make a big difference to how children focus, learn and feel.

  1. Nervous System Reset for Focus, Concentration & Memory
  2. Mind–Body Connection Floor Exercises to Boost Brain Activation, Focus & Flexibility

 

 

Cyber Safe Parents – Online Safety Webinars for Families

 

We’re thrilled to announce our school has partnered with Cyber Safety Project to offer parents access to the Cyber Safe Parents 2026 Webinar Series. These practical, easy-to-understand sessions, available live or on demand, will provide simple strategies to help families manage online safety, screen time, AI, and digital wellbeing. Pop these important dates into your calendars now:

Our first session is a practical session on Cyber Safety in the home. It is encouraged that you attend with your child. This is coming up on the 10th of March.

If you cannot attend the session there is a 7-day re-watch available.

 

2026 Topics & Dates:

1.       Cyber Safety at Home (Family session) – 10th March

 

2.       AI & Critical Thinking (Parent/Guardian session)  – 20th May

3.       Balancing Life & Tech (Parent/Guardian session)   – 3rd  August

4.       Cyberbullying & Resilience (Parent/Guardian session)  – 27th October

All sessions start at 7.30pm AEDT/AEST.

 

Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording and resources to watch at a time that suits you.

 

👉 Register here: https://cybersafetyproject.com/parents-2026 (do not share this link on social media)