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It’s never been more challenging for parents to raise happy, healthy and resilient children.
Like never before, parents need to be informed with clear, fact-based information on the many challenges faced by today’s youth. Topics such as youth anxiety, depression, self-harm, drug and alcohol use, cyberbullying and many others need clear explanation and guidance.
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Starting Year 7
When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again - a small fish in a big pond! The transition between Year 6 and Year 7 is one of the biggest jumps in a child's life and is a very important milestone. This can easily become a daunting time for students and parents alike.
Starting Year 7 poses many new challenges, but also exciting opportunities. It comes with a number of mixed feelings. Some students may be feeling a little anxious about their expectations of starting Year 7 and finding their place in the “big pond”. As your child grasps new skills and engages in new study practices, it is important for parents to be supportive, but also realistic in their expectations. Parents and students can easily become overwhelmed during this time of transition but, there are several strategies that can be implemented to start things off on the right foot!
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special reportSurviving the final year of secondary college - Year 12
The final year of secondary school is a year of hard work and a huge commitment for students. With so much going on it can be hard to find the balance between study and life. It is a time when personalities start to emerge, there are more complex interpersonal relationships and there is the pressure to perform academically. With all of this going on, it is not surprising that some students have an emotional response, and it is therefore extremely important for parents to know how to support their children during this time.
Some kids will need more support than others. Keeping the communication lines open with your child, their Head of House, teachers, mentors, and other parents will be crucial. Being aware of your child’s mental and physical wellbeing can play a vital role in their success.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will discover practical advice for students and parents to help get through the final year of secondary school.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact your child’s Head of House or Wellbeing Support Service for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Surviving Final Year edition