Dear Parents,

At times it can be challenging to get our kids to engage with school and school refusal can quickly become a problem. It is best to address the behaviour as early as possible.

Go to the link below for some resources on this topic.

https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-school-and-education/how-to-help-a-teen-who-doesnt-want-to-go-to-school

As we are all aware the news is not great at the moment, and between war, Covid 19 and floods it can cause a lot of anxiety in our young people. Please be mindful of how much news they are exposed to and regularly check in with them about their feelings. The following article has some useful tips on how to discuss these world events with your children.

https://au.reachout.com/articles/dealing-with-bad-world-news

Mrs Peta Ralls & Miss Jessina Oakes
College Counsellors