From the Leader of Wellbeing

 

Year 7 and 8 Parents

A Newsfeed was posted Friday August 11 inviting students of Years 7 and 8 to the Holy Cross College Dance. Details for this event are also located in the link below.

Holy Cross College Dance – Letter to Parents of Year 7 & 8 – 10082023.pdf

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In this edition of SchoolTV – NEURODIVERSITY

Neurodiversity emphasises the natural variation in how an individual’s brain functions and how they perceive and interact with the world, leading to diverse ways of learning and communicating. While most young people are neurotypical, some exhibit variations in brain development, such as ADHD, autism or dyslexia, making them neurodivergent.

Embracing neurodiversity involves accepting, celebrating, and supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents without attempting to change or treat their differences. Using respectful language, challenging unhelpful attitudes, avoiding assumptions, and actively promoting inclusivity can help embrace neurodiversity effectively.

Acknowledging the unique ways neurodiverse young people do things and then adapting tasks and activities to ensure their full participation will encourage them to develop strategies that feel natural to them. It will help improve their mental health, wellbeing and sense of self. By recognising and nurturing their strengths, parents and caregivers can contribute to building an inclusive and compassionate society where all young people can thrive.

Learning more about neurodiversity, equips caregivers with insights into effective communication techniques, educational strategies, and parenting approaches tailored to the specific needs of their neurodivergent child.

We hope you take 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 daughter, please contact her Tutor Teacher or House Coordinator for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the NEURODIVERSITY edition of SchoolTV: LINK

Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping: Factsheet

 

 

Please click on the link to access the downloaded webinar.  https://positivechoices.org.au/parents/webinar-generation-vape.  The webinar includes an overview of the problem of vaping among young people in Australia, and the purpose and initial findings of Generation Vape (the first and largest national study of awareness, perceptions, and use of vapes in young people (14-17 years), and their parents and teachers).

This webinar provides:

• Data on e-cigarette use in Australia
• Research into access to e-cigarettes in Australia
• Information about the Generation Vape project and its future directions

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