MANAGING SCHOOL ANXIETY:

Returning to a new term can often mean that students experience a certain level of anxiety that may be interpreted as not wanting to come to school or that something is wrong at school. This Hey Sigmund article explores what parents can do when their child demonstrates distress at returning to school. It highlights the important role parents play in setting the expectation and example of overcoming anxiety and ‘Bouncing Back!’ No one gives us a toolbox for parenting but reading articles such as these can help to add to our ‘kitbag’ of strategies including:

• Let them know that what they are feeling makes sense

• Let the goodbye be confident, loving, and quick

• Let them feel your strength

• Your tone matters

• Focus on the next ‘hello’

• What you focus on becomes powerful

A NEW NSW SCHOOL CURRICULUM:

It was recently announced that NSW will be introduced to a new curriculum over the next 4 years. This is a response to the NSW Curriculum Review final report that was recently issued. A fact sheet for Parents and Caregivers is below. You can also view this short Youtube clip that highlights some of the plans for the new curriculum.

The Gonski Institute for Education:

The Gonski Institute for Education operates out of the University of NSW faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The core mission of the institute is to address the inequity experienced in education across Australia. In doing this the institute is able to act as a key enabler and powerful voice of change.

Being your child’s first and forever teacher:

How to be an effective partner in your child’s learning

The relationship you have with your child’s school and the support you offer their learning is critical to their success. So, just how can you best become a partner on your child’s learning journey? The attached guide talks about the research and also what parents can do to support their child’s learning.