Category: TPS Wellbeing

Parent Wellbeing Discussion Groups – Semester 2, 2018

Parent Wellbeing Discussion Groups are designed to bring us together on the all important topics regarding our children’s wellbeing. These sessions will run monthly throughout the year. We will alternate between a Friday afternoon session before pick-up and a Thursday. These sessions will be run by our First Aid & Wellbeing Officer, Sara Harris. Parent…

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What is Wellbeing and what does it mean for our children?

Last week we had the first of the Wellbeing Parent Discussion groups with this as the topic – What is wellbeing and what does it mean for our children? There are so many aspects to understanding this. We can easily get caught in the idea that eating your veggies and doing some exercise is all…

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The Rights and Wrongs of Social media.

The rights & wrongs of social media. I recently attended a festival with a discussion group on Changing Behaviours in relation to young people. Social Media very quickly became the hot topic that all parents wanted to talk about. Many of the parents commented on how it’s so great to come together on this because…

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Keeping children warm!

Keeping warm is about much more than not being cold or catching a cold. One of the first things we learn as a baby is the nurturing quality of warmth when we are held and wrapped in a blanket. Warmth is very nurturing and supportive and helps us to settle in our bodies and feel…

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

We have recently received notification of a confirmed case of Chickenpox in Grade 5. Whilst cases are limited, it is important for you to be aware of the symptoms. Chicken Pox usually begins with: Fever Fatigue Loss of appetite Followed by a generalised rash a day or so later. Rashes start as itchy red spots…

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Wellbeing at TPS – Parent Information/Discussion Groups

Recently we posted a blog to gather expressions of interest for Parent Information/Discussion sessions on all things related to our children’s health and wellbeing. The proposal was that these sessions will be run by our Well-being Officer, Sara and will be offered on a monthly basis during the school term and will cover topics such…

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