Assistant Head of Gioia House

Social media changes

Social media platforms will be enforcing age restrictions from 10 December 2025. This change is designed to give under-16s more time to develop and strengthen their digital resilience. If your child uses any social media platforms, it is important for parents to be aware of the changes and to provide an opportunity to discuss them with their child. There are many useful websites and tips that have been provided to help support parents.

The eSafety Commissioner’s ‘Social Media Age Restriction Hub’ is a useful website which contains information for you and your family. There is also a ‘Get Ready Guide’ to help children adjust to the changes.

Headspace has also compiled some tips to start the conversation about social media changes with a young person, to help parents start the conversation with their child.

During the holidays, it is important to provide opportunities for children to connect with friends. Try to organise face-to-face catch-ups or stay in touch with friends by phone. Encourage social activities, new hobbies, sports, reading, daily games and outdoor play to help build real-world connections.

As a community, we want to support our children by working together and managing it with kindness and understanding. We can help our young people thrive offline, stay safe online, and build healthy habits for their wellbeing.

St Paul’s Christmas Appeal

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students and families who generously contributed to the St Paul’s hamper donations. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference to families in need this season, and we are grateful for your continued support.

We also want to thank everyone who baked, bought, or brought cakes and treats for our St Paul’s Gioia House bake sale. Your delicious contributions helped make the event a great success. We raised $520!

Thank you for your generosity, enthusiasm and care to help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. 

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks for your continued support throughout this year. As we enter the Christmas holiday break, I would like to wish you and your family a joyful, peaceful and blessed Christmas. May your holidays be filled with happiness and special moments.

Marisa Maks
Assistant Head of Gioia House