SchoolTV 

Please remember that you can access a range of topics on the platform to support your child's well-being at school and at home. 

In this newsletter, we are highlighting the topic: 'Sleep'. 

'Children these days seem to be going to bed later and later. Distractions such as TV, computer games, internet, texting friends and social media are all having a negative impact on a child’s sleep time. Sleep is vital to a child’s wellbeing. When children sleep well, they are more settled, happier and ready for school the next day. Sleep also strengthens their immune systems, supports overall development and their ability to function properly on a daily basis. Children who do not get enough sleep show increased levels of aggressive behaviour, are less attentive and are much less active. Trying to catch up on sleep on weekends is not the answer and can still lead to severe sleep deprivation. Recent studies have shown that many children, especially teenagers, are missing out on vital REM sleep, which is particularly important for memory and learning.' - 

SchoolTV aggregates information from many great resources such as BeyondBlue, ReachOut, Headspace and many others. It provides a single stream of independent factual information that saves parents time and confusion of searching online across multiple sites for information.'