Catholic Identity and Mission and Wellbeing

Wellbeing theme for the week

Understanding Adolescence

Adolescence is a significant developmental stage marking the movement form childhood to adulthood. Many of our students experience the emergence of their self-identity, explore personal interests, beliefs, values and goals. With the increased autonomy beyond the family comes the added responsibility and potential to become involved in high risk behaviours. Adolescents seek independence and this requires negotiation and sometimes ground conceded by parents. Boundaries must be ever expanding as adolescents mature.

The bumpy ride

Not all teenagers navigate their way through the peaks and troughs of adolescence. Parenting teenagers can be challenging and rewarding. Often adolescence go through phenomenal changes which significantly impact their brains.

Try taking this quiz to see what you know about adolescence.

https://mackillopleongatha.catholic.schooltv.me/quiz/61/take/1

Use this link to find out what Teenage brains can’t tell what’s important and what isn’t.

https://mackillopleongatha.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter-article/12595/12582

Please read our attached fact sheet Communicating with your teenager during ‘tough times’ with exercises for parents to utilise. The sheet looks at: 

• Parents wondering how to talk with their teenager about adversity.
• Parent relationship with their teenager
• A parent reflective exercise
• Understanding what your teen notices and experiences
• Preparing to talk to your teenager
• Starting a conversation with your teen
• Tips to remember.

Remembrance Day 

On the 11th hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month - we will remember them.

Lest we forget.