From the Leader of Wellbeing

This week we welcome Ms Grace Spurr to the role of Acting Leader of Wellbeing, which Ms Spurr will hold until the end of the year. For the remainder of Term 3, Ms Spurr has been given the responsibility of continuing to work with Colin House and working closely with Mrs Jocelyn Kemp who commences as the Acting Colin House Coordinator for Term 4.

We have farewelled Ms Jenna Cremin who has taken leave from her position as Perroton House Coordinator. Ms Gemma Muller has taken over as the Acting House Coordinator of Perroton until the end of 2023.

Year 12 Wellbeing Support 

Courage for life

COURAGE: What is it and why do we need to support our young women in developing it?

Young people are finding it more uncomfortable than ever to put themselves in situations where they are challenged. As a result some are ‘opting out’. Attendance is not as healthy or consistent as it could be. They are lacking structure that provides young people with an additional level of safety that provides them with  support when facing hard things. Going deeper into their learning and committing to it.

Courage helps students achieve hard things. Courage allows us all to question and use our voices to express ourselves. Only through courage will our young women realise, experience and remember and that they can do hard things.

Clinical Psychologist Dr Andrew Fuller has written an article that provides us with a clear understanding of why COURAGE is more important than ever in our communities, especially those that share responsibility for raising confidence, just, independent women.

https://theparentswebsite.com.au/andrew-fuller-why-we-must-inspire-courage-in-our-young-people/

As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis. The latest research found that 77% of teenagers spend more than five hours on screens per day, but it is important to note that not all screen time is considered equal.

Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.

Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing. Ensuring the correct privacy settings are in place is vital to prevent children from being inadvertently exposed to inappropriate content or online predators. Parents need to also be mindful of the potential impact screen time can have on a child’s social, emotional, educational, behavioural, and even physical domains.

In this edition of SchoolTV, caregivers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home.

We hope you take the time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your daughter, please contact her Tutor, House Coordinator or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:

MANAGING SCREEN TIME| Marist Sisters’ College – Woolwich

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #1, #2