Year 9

A Wonderful Week of Yr 9

This week has seen Yr 9 engaged in a range of interesting activities, from how to effectively plan for assessment tasks and self-manage workload during Tutor time, to an incredibly informative interactive workshop led by Shivani Gopal, the founder and CEO of ELLADEX and Co-Founder of Upstreet. On Thursday, Yr 9 took part in a ySafe workshop, considering how to stay safe online. While it has been busy, the cohort has looked to these new experiences with energy and open-mindedness, continuing to build their capacity as our middle school leaders. 

Parent Online Safety Presentation

The Online Safety Parent Information session on Monday evening was a great success with over 130 parents/carers joining via Zoom to learn more about the complexities and tips for parenting in the digital age.

Please use the link below to access a recording of the presentation. The recording will be available for 2 weeks.

View Here

On Thursday and Friday, Yr 7-12 students will be engaging in Online Safety workshops with ySafe. The topics covered are:

Yr 7 and 8: 

• Cyberbullying and online conflict
• Sexting and the law
• Online wellbeing

Yr 9 and 10: 

• Online conflict and wellbeing
• Respectful relationships
• Digital footprint

Yr 11 and 12: 

• Digital footprint and employability
• Respectful relationships and connecting safely
• Online wellbeing and self-regulation

Parents/Caregivers have access to the Redlands Cyber Safety Hub where you can get advice on the latest apps and games, learn more about online safety topics, get help with social media incidents and more.

Access the hub here.

Parent Resources

“The wellbeing of today’s youth has never been more challenging.”

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

School TV – Parenting Series

Despite the best efforts of parents around the world, the reality is, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’. However, arming yourself with the right information is a good start!

Research shows, that one of the most important protective factors in the lives of young people, is a close relationship with a supportive adult. With the mental health of today’s young people being at an all-time low, it is simply not enough to parent effectively. Parents need to familiarise themselves with practical skills, knowledge and strategies when it comes to raising children.

SchoolTV – RAISING GIRLS

Raising girls in today’s modern world can be a difficult path for parents and carers to navigate. These days, girls are transitioning to puberty a lot earlier than they used to and the physical, psychological and emotional changes they experience are challenging. As a result, by mid-adolescence, girls are twice as likely to develop mood disorders more so than boys.

Some parents and carers may feel uncertain about how best to support their daughter through the ups and downs of adolescence and how to keep the lines of communication open. With the rise of social media and technology, mental health difficulties in girls are increasing as often they are faced with online images that make it difficult to see themselves as acceptable. Ensuring a daughter’s opinions are heard and her views listened to, will go a long way towards making her feel loved and supported as she tries to establish her own identity.

In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers will attain a clearer picture of what girls are wanting from their adult carers and how best to support them through adolescence.

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 child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Raising Girls edition of SchoolTV

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SchoolTV – RAISING BOYS

Many parents will attest to the fact that most boys are active, loud, rambunctious and prone to rough play, but this should not affect how a parent acts towards their son. Be careful not to pigeon-hole your son into sex-specific behaviours or gender roles. The male brain is distinctly different in its development. A boy’s physical maturity is often at odds with his mental and brain development.

Societal beliefs about how to raise boys can sometimes influence their adult carers. Although we are not determined by our biology, it is a factor. It is important to support boys in their natural tendencies and nurture their strengths and abilities. Teach them the skills they need for their future and to develop a healthy identity. It is important for boys to have a role model they can connect with and acknowledge who they are. One of the most important determinants for a boy’s development is how secure they feel growing up.

In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers will gain a better understanding into some of the more complex issues relating to raising boys.

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 child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Raising Boys edition of SchoolTV

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 9 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au