Wellbeing
RUOK Day and Managing Screen Time
Wellbeing
RUOK Day and Managing Screen Time
R U OK? Day is a national day of action when Australians are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ This is a great way to start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be upset or hurting. We will celebrate this day on Wednesday 7th September 2022.
The Grade 6 Wellbeing Leaders will run a Prayer of the Air for the classes and all children are encouraged to wear a splash of yellow along with their school uniform.
Many parents have reported excessive screen time as the number one health concern affecting kids, especially now in the hyperconnected world we live in. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that there should be no screen time at all for children under two, less than an hour a day for children aged from two to five, and less than two hours for five to 17 year olds. However, these guidelines have been disputed by experts and often ignored by families. Parents must play an important role in modelling a positive approach to using screens, and assisting children to navigate the content they access.
Check out the schoolTV link to learn more https://goodshep.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time