Keeping Motivated

As the term draws to an end, it can be difficult for students to maintain their motivation. While there is no one approach that will work for everyone, here are some ideas that you can try to help your child improve their motivation before the break:

1. Focus on your child's strengths- offer praise for effort and improvement, even if it seems small. Share these successes and offer verbal/written praise.

2. Help them seek help - coach your child on how to ask the teacher for help if you think that this is something that they need. 

3. Chunk down the task - if the workload seems overwhelming, help your child break down the work into small steps so that they can work through them in small bits at a time. Celebrate the completion of each step.

If you feel your child needs some more help with their motivation, encourage them to seek support from their teacher or the Guidance Officer.

13 Reasons Why- Season 4

It has come to our attention that the fourth season of 13 Reasons Why is now available on Netflix. This series depicts some difficult issues that may be triggering for some individuals. Headspace has created a resource for parents and young people, which may help discussion on the topics raised in the program. This resource can be located at: https://headspace.org.au/13reasonswhy/

niggle App

Kids Helpline and QUT has released a new App for young people called niggle. This app is free and available on iPhone and android. Young people are able to track their wellbeing and access information on mental health, relationships, school, esafety and life issues. niggle can be downloaded from the App store or Google play.

Guidance Bookings

Students are now able to book an appointment with the Guidance Officer directly through Daymap. The Guidance Officer Bookings link can be located under the Navigator function. 

Enjoy the rest of the term and I hope you have a wonderful break.

Lisa Henderson

Guidance Officer