A checklist to look after your child’s digital health and safety
Concern about the online safety of young people has heightened during #stayathome. Here's a checklist to help keep them safe, from Michelle Dennis, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation, at Strathcona Girls Grammar.
Welcome to our new-look website
The Parents Website has a new look. Read this welcome message from Michelle Green, Chief Executive of Independent Schools Victoria, about how the website is supporting families.
A message of Hope from Paul Kelly to our young poets
We asked the legendary singer, songwriter and poet Paul Kelly to send a message to young poets for our Student Poetry Competition. Watch Paul's video, and be inspired.
My Tiny Humans: To my mother on Mother’s Day
Her Mum used to tell Natalie Moutafis she'd understand one day. Now, she does.
‘When we talk about cyberbullying, we can help stop it’
You've probably seen on national tv the powerful anti-cyberbullying film directed by 15-year-old Charlotte McLaverty. We talk with Charlotte about her inspiration - and how we can fight cyberbullying.
Entering the Anger Phase: Strategies for supporting young people during the coronavirus
Things are getting tense in the household - how should parents respond? Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some great ideas, in this second part of his series on supporting young people during the pandemic.
Leaving the bubble: Helping anxious kids prepare for a return to the classroom
The return to the classroom might be challenging for some children. Peter Hanlon reports on how to support them.
How boredom can inspire creativity
Are your children complaining of being bored? Let it happen - and let them discover the possibilities, writes Sally Kenney.
Home, not alone: How we became Risk-adverse
Getting the board game of Risk seemed like such a good idea, writes Ruairi O’Duil. Then things fell apart.