From the Wellbeing Leader

Class Carer sausage sizzle thanks

A massive thank you to our class carers: Katherine, Kylie, Kylie’s Dad, Mhairi, Millie, Belinda, Jane, Tamra, Tamra, Tanya, Theresa, Luisa, Julianne and Teri who kindly supported our sausage sizzle stall last week at Sports Day. Our takings totalled $750 and we’re looking forward to sharing how this fundraiser supports our school community soon.

Children’s Week 2022: what SA children say about wellbeing

Last week, we recognised 2022 Children’s Week and celebrated how important the voice of a child is. Helen Connolly, the Commissioner for Children and Young People in SA began the Student Voice Postcard initiative 4 years ago where she asks primary school children to write in their own words what matters to them most.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll share what our children are saying in the space of wellbeing, COVID, looking after the planet and grownups.

Attached is the document The things that matter to children: what SA children say about the C word

Some of my takeaways are:

• A number of children expressed that the world would be better is COVID-19 was gone, wasn’t a thing or never existed.
• Some of their fears included lots of people getting really sick and worried they couldn’t see their family and friends interstate and overseas.
• Children in regional South Australia were more likely to write about COVID than children in metropolitan Adelaide.

To learn more about this wonderful initiative from Helen Connolly, please visit https://www.ccyp.com.au/

Centacare parenting courses

Please find attached flyers for upcoming parenting courses:

• The Fast Five 

• Keeping Families Safe: Picking up the Pieces 

• Registration 

To book into one of these groups, fill in the registration form and email it back to registrations@centacare.org.au or contact the office on 8215 6700

Michelle Mitchell: Starting High School webinar

Michelle Mitchell, author of ‘Guys and Girls guide to puberty’ and teen expert has created a special interactive 3-part series to support children with their first day nerves, friendships and all things new.

You! Who? is an online experience for tweens aged 8 – 12, hosted by Michelle Mitchell, and created by a team of awesome people who want the very best for your child. 

For further information, please visit You Who-Starting High School | Michelle Mitchell

Michelle Mitchell and Justin Coulson: Teens, consent and romantic relationships webinar

In this webinar Dr Justin and Michelle Mitchell offer parents and carers insights into what teens need to guide them towards safe relationships. They also to discuss the importance of family values, setting healthy boundaries, consent, dating and helping teens through a regret or heartbreak.

When: Monday November 14th (live recording. A link will be sent after which is yours to keep forever)

Time: 7.00-8.00pm AEST

Cost $25.00

For further information, please visit Teens, consent and romantic relationships | Michelle Mitchell

Kaylene Henderson: The Do’s and Don’ts of discipline 

Recently I was fortunate to attend a PD with Kaylene Henderson who shared her expertise in the anxiety space. She is offering a free webinar series.

'The Dos and Don'ts of Discipline' has been designed for parents seeking more information and clarity around childhood behaviour and discipline with the hope to give more parents tools and resources in and around raising their children.

Register for one or both of these incredibly informative events which will take place online, delivered straight to you.

Webinar 1: Discipline tips for under 5s: November 24th at 7:30pm AEDST Webinar 2: Managing meltdowns & tantrums: December 1 at 7:30pm AEDST 

https://campaign.careforkids.com.au/dr-k-webinar

Carly Bergen | Wellbeing Leader