Deputy Principal

                                                                      Mr Kim Forward

Use of e-cigarettes or ‘Vaping’

There is increasing concern in Australia and across the world about teenage use of e-cigarettes. Although use of tobacco cigarettes has declined among young people, their take-up of ‘vaping’ has been alarming and the physical and mental health risks are becoming more apparent. 

Use of e-cigarettes is included as part of drug education in the College’s Life Skills program. I encourage parents to familiarise themselves with this issue and initiate conversation with their children. Attached to this page are some parent guides to having such a conversation.

• talking with your teen about vaping
• vaping conversation guide

Parenting Ideas Webinar

Parenting Ideas present a webinar, 'Connecting with Teenage Daughters' on Wednesday 23 June at 8.00pm. See the attached flyer for details; registration is free for Aitken families.

eSafety Parent Webinars

The Australian Government Office of the eSafety Commissioner presents cybersafety webinars for parents on a range of topics important for families. You can access information about these at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

Semester One Congratulations

After a first semester that began with a short lockdown, continued with a welcome return to a “normal” March to May period and then finished with another lockdown, I congratulate students and families on successfully navigating the year so far. Best wishes to all in the Aitken community for an enjoyable mid-year break.