Child Safe Policy 

Child friendly version of Child Safe Policy (updated June 2022) Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Leaders on their creation of the student friendly version of the Child Safe Policy. This policy has been uploaded to our website. Child Safe page and can be found in the following link https://www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au/child-safety-standards

Parental Use of Mobile Phones (Privacy Laws)

Child Safe Resources to support Students, Parents/Carers

eSAFETY COMMISSIONER -  https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.

FOR FAMILIES -  https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family

CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People  https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/

SCHOOL TV - SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week

Here is the link to your Special Report https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.

This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

BRAVEHEARTS -  https://bravehearts.org.au/

WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILIES SCHOOL - Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership! Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources. We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars. You can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and password.

Unique URL - https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mmnwn  Password - happymmnwn

We recommend bookmarking this link. You should only need to put the password in once and the site will remember you.  

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Championing Neurodiversity Helping Your Child Thrive in a Neurotypical World  Monday 19 August | 7pm AEST

Life for a neurodiverse child is a journey of highs and lows, marked by the joy of mastering new skills and the challenges of setbacks. As their parent or teacher, your support is crucial.

Empower your school staff and parents with our “Championing Neurodiversity” webinar, designed specifically to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and strategies they need to help neurodiverse children flourish.

Who is this webinar for?  This webinar is for educators, parents, and carers of children who are diagnosed as neurodiverse, are undergoing assessment, or are suspected to be neurodiverse.

Webinar Highlights:

• Celebrate Unique Strengths: Recognise and nurture the unique strengths of neurodiverse children.
• Support Individual Needs: Tailor support to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Provide Behavioural and Emotional Support: Implement effective strategies for better behavioural and emotional support.
• Improve Communication and Social Skills: Enhance communication and foster positive social interactions.
• Build Resilience: Help neurodiverse children build resilience and confidence.
• Encourage Collaboration and Advocacy: Promote collaboration and advocate for the needs of neurodiverse children
• Supporting Autistic Children (the course) has returned! Kicks off 8 July. Check it out...
• GET THE COURSE - Supporting Autistic Children Nurturing Neurodiversity with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence
• This neurodiversity-affirming course has been designed by Dr Justin and Dr Joey. Over five weeks they will work with you to identify and address your child’s distinctive strengths and challenges associated with their unique autistic profile.