Newsletter | With a Grateful Heart

Friday 5 - Sunday 7 May
Generations in Jazz Music Festival, Mount Gambier

Monday 8 May
House Athletics Carnival, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Rieschiecks Reserve,Doncaster East, 8.30 am - 2.30 pm
Drama Week 8 – 12 May

Wednesday 10 May
Fatima Feast Day

Thursday 11 May
Significant Women's Day Breakfast, 7.30 - 8.30 am

Monday 15 May
Careers Week 15 - 19 May
Term 2 Music Soiree, 5.00 pm, Miriam Theatre
VCE Music Recital, 7.00 pm, Miriam Theatre
Year 10 Morrisby Evening, 7.00 pm, Notre Dame

Wednesday 17 May
Year 8 Retreat
Sion First Music Program Debut Performance, 5.00 pm, Miriam Theatre
Our Lady of Sion College Information Evening, 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Miriam Theatre

Thursday 18 May
Year 10 Drama Performance Evening, 7.00 - 7.30 pm

Friday 19 May
Year 12 Mentors Breakfast

While we have already completed the first fortnight of the term, welcome back to what I hope will be a very positive Term 2. I hope all students, families and staff enjoyed a very happy Easter, and time with loved ones and friends. Our final weeks of Term 1 concluded with many events and activities that marked an already very busy term.

Lenten Liturgy

Holy Thursday concluded the term with a whole school Lenten Liturgy. Led by John McInerney and our College Liturgy Captain, Charlotte P (12 Blue), students from many year levels recalled for us Christ’s passion with a re-enactment of the final week of Jesus’ life and concluding with His resurrection. This prayerful experience supported students and staff to commemorate this most significant celebration. I thank Charlotte and all students for creating a contemporary way for us to understand why Easter is the pinnacle of faith in the Christian tradition.

Student Progress Meetings

As communicated in previous Term 1 newsletters, we have set Student Growth as one of the priorities within our current four-year School Improvement Plan. Feedback is considered one of the most powerful forms of reflection and central to authentic learning. Research tells us that we all learn best when we gain feedback on our performance and reflect on and plan for the next steps we can take to improve. As a staff, we value feedback when we review College events and processes and as parents/carers and teachers, we certainly promote reflection when we support the learning needs of our students at progress meetings. I take this opportunity to thank all parents and carers who met with teachers for the first round of Progress Meetings over the last week. Your support is much appreciated as we work to help each student further develop her knowledge and skills in order to achieve her personal best.

Term 2 Staff Day

I thank all staff who engaged with the professional learning and planning opportunities facilitated by Allison Stott on our Term 2 Staff Day. The day invited teachers to also reflect on the classroom practices that best suit our students’ learning needs. Over the coming months, we hope to extend our Learning and Teaching Charter to include a pedagogical framework that will guide learning and teaching practices.

Parent/School Partnerships @ Sion survey

Thank you to the many parents/carers who participated in last term’s Parent/School Partnerships @ Sion survey where we sought your feedback on how we may enhance the opportunities we offer our community. Again in the coming months, we hope to identify and plan events to support our families and their children.

Iftar dinner, Sirius College

As we appreciate growth can come in many different forms. Often we need to go beyond the known to experience something which expands our understanding.

Last term Christine Kralj and I were pleased to accompany Year 12 students Sofia F (12 Blue) and Chiara P (12 Blue) to the Iftar dinner hosted by Sirius College in East Meadows. Not only did we enjoy a beautiful meal but we were blessed to participate in the call to prayer which is such a fundamental aspect of the Islamic faith practice. We listened to the thoughts of students from a variety of schools as they shared the impact that recent years has had on their lives and how important it is to have hope and look towards the future. Next term we will welcome students from Sirius College to join our Year 10 Day of Dialogue where Year 10 students can also engage in our traditional inter-faith dialogue day.

Sion International Student Conference, Kansas City

Over the term break John McInerney together with Year 11 students Sienna H (11 Gold), Ally C (11 Gold), Emma G (11 Purple) and Sameera K-K (11 White) travelled to Kansas City to participate in the Sion International Student Conference. The gathering supported participants to consider their responsibilities as stewards of creation and the messages and actions they may take within their own communities. We look forward to our students sharing this experience with us.

Melbourne University Newman College dinner

Last week Allison Stott accompanied four students to the Melbourne University Newman College dinner for secondary school students. Chiara P (12 Blue), Ella C (12 White), Frances T (12 Silver) and Kiera DS gained a glimpse of university life and heard from a university graduate about their journey beyond tertiary education. I hope our senior students enjoyed and gained much from these experiences.

Staffing

As we begin the term, we welcome the return of Mrs Melanie Hayes, Learning Support Officer who was on leave in Term 1. We also welcome Mr Dale Sutcliffe who replaces Mrs Karen Coady who is currently on leave, and Ms Morgan Chandler who joins the English Learning Area team.

Finally, I hope this edition of our newsletter provides families with a glimpse of school life in recent weeks.

With every blessing for the fortnight ahead.

Tina Apostolopoulos

Sion Schools International Student Conference – Kansas City

During the recent holidays, I was privileged to be able to accompany four of our Year 11 students to Kansas City where they participated in the 3^rd Sion Schools International Student Conference. This saw students from Sion schools across the world gather together to explore the main issues arising from the Encyclical of Pope Francis, Laudato Si.

Together with students from France, Canada, Brazil (and even England via Zoom) our students participated in a variety of workshops and fieldwork activities, exploring ways to care for the world’s environment and our fellow human beings.

The four students who participated will shortly present their findings at an upcoming whole school assembly. Below are some initial reflections:

During our trip in Kansas we had the opportunity to have dinner with the American Sion students’ families. During this time we were able to get to know more about the girls at Our Lady of Sion in Kansas and what they do on a regular basis at their school.

Through this trip it also allowed us to meet other Sion students from around the world. From this experience we were able to understand the culture and how other Sion schools respond to climate change in America, Brazil, Canada and France. Through this opportunity we were also fortunate enough to make many friendships and connections with students from all over the world. Sameera K-K (11 White)

The Sion Marketplace was definitely one of the highlights of our trip for me! Each school was required to bring significant items or food from their country, which they thought were important or interesting to share with the rest of the Sion community. It was so cool to learn more about our sister schools, collect some worldly souvenirs to take home, like tote bags and stationery, and teach others about our wonderful country. We all thoroughly enjoyed watching people sample vegemite! Emma G (11 Purple)

As a little girl my dream was to always attend an American Prom, as the movies made it look so magical and special, and let me tell you when we found out we would be attending a Prom as part of our experience, our faces lit up and we couldn't wait for the special night.

When the time came it was all so very exciting. How a Prom is portrayed in all the high school rom com movies is how it truly is in real life. It was such a fun upbeat night, and what was even better was it was an ‘Eco Prom’ to fit in with the theme of the conference where we were exploring the ideas of 'reduce, reuse and recycle' so all the dresses were either thrifted or reused and even though this was the case you could not tell the difference because everyone looked amazing! Ally C (11 Gold)

Staff Professional Learning

On Monday 24 April, the teaching staff commenced the process of preparing a Pedagogical Framework that describes and directs the way that we go about learning and teaching at Our Lady of Sion College. We explored how we as a staff want a framework to influence what and how we work, we looked at the overarching documents that describe our vision and values and we started thinking about evidence based strategies that work in our context and for our students. As we progress in our planning, it will be really important for student and family consultation, so please look out for this, because when it is finished, the Framework will be very influential across the College.

Student Progress Meetings

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Student Progress Meetings. The on-site meetings certainly had a ‘buzz’ in the air as families met and chatted in the corridors, enjoying the videos highlighting the learning areas while sipping their cups of tea. As usual, we are in the process of analysing the data or appointments made and attended and will gather feedback from staff and families to review everyone’s experience of the process. If you would like to offer feedback regarding the format and accessibility, please use the link provided here.

Planning Ahead

Term 2 is very busy as we prepare for Drama Week (3), Careers Week (4), Languages Week (5) and Music Week (9). Mark these events in your home calendar and ask your students how they are engaging in the learning culture of the College.

Our Year 10 and 11 students have already started thinking about the Semester One Exams. These will be held in Weeks 6 and 7, with the timetable and instructions circulated shortly. Semester Exams are an important part of the learning process, preparing students to become assessment ready for the VCAA exams in their final year. Students will be supported in studying for the exams, with specific strategies, but most important is the feedback that they receive and the way that each student applies the changes that will strengthen their learning.

We speak a lot about developing resilience in children and acknowledge that there are a number of different factors that make a person resilient. Competence in basic life skills as they move to adulthood is an important contributor to resilience building and an easy place for parents/carers to start.

As we begin Term 2, I would like to encourage parents/carers to help your child develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. While academic success is undoubtedly important, it is also crucial that we equip our children with the skills they need to thrive in the real world. It is important that we don’t do for the young people in our lives what they can do for themselves.

Below are three areas where you can help your child develop important life skills.

Booking Appointments

As your child gets older, they will inevitably need to schedule appointments for themselves, whether it be a doctor's appointment, a hairdresser appointment, or an interview. Teaching your child how to book appointments effectively will help them feel more confident and independent. Show them how to find the phone number or website of the service provider and guide them through the process of making the appointment.

Using Household Appliances

Teaching your child how to use household appliances, such as the washing machine, dishwasher, or oven, is another crucial life skill. These skills will not only help them when they are living on their own but will also give them a sense of responsibility and independence. Start by showing them the basics, such as how to turn the machine on and off, and then gradually introduce more advanced features.

Speaking to Teachers about Learning Needs

Effective communication with teachers is essential for your child's academic success. Encourage your child to respectfully speak up about their learning needs and to ask for help when necessary. This might mean that they need to give up a lunchtime or time after school. By doing so, they will develop the confidence and communication skills needed to advocate for themselves throughout their academic and professional careers.

Helping your child develop life skills is just as important as academic success. By teaching them how to book appointments, use household appliances, and speak to teachers about their learning needs, you are helping them become confident, independent, and capable adults.

Our particular thoughts and prayers go to Jessica P (7 Purple) whose father passed away. Also, to Mrs Robyn McCann (College Registrar) whose father passed away.

We remember Jessica, Mrs McCann and their families in a special way at this sad time.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

It has been so pleasing to see our Year 12 students return to Term 2 looking and feeling rejuvenated as a result of the term break.

I have received very positive feedback from the Year 12 teachers about how settled the students have been on their return. The students are all working extremely hard and are demonstrating a commitment to improving based on the feedback they are receiving from their teachers. It was great to see so many students and their parents attending the Student Progress Meetings during the past week.

On Thursday morning I was lucky enough to attend the Year 7 Assembly whereby our current Year 12 leaders presented the newly appointed leaders in Year 7, across the different portfolios, with their badges. The Year 7 students were very excited and our Year 12s were honoured to be a part of this special assembly.

In the coming weeks I will be sending out some important communication via email regarding the purchase of rugby tops by our Year 12 students. This has been a tradition here at Our Lady of Sion College for some time now. I will also be providing you with some preliminary information about the Year 12 Graduation and Valedictory that will take place in Term 4.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Welcome back Year 11 students (and to our parents and carers)! We hope you had a restful break, and that you were able to stay well and reconnect with the things that bring joy and love into your life. After week one we are back in business for our VCE and VM students. There are some key events for the Year 11 cohort: Semester 1 Exams and Formal.

Exams

Exams will be taking place during Week 6 and 7 of Term 2. Students will be working towards finalising content, key knowledge, and skills over the next few weeks. In the lead-up to the exam period, students will be completing final assessment tasks, alongside the preparation and revision for their exam. This will challenge our students in regards to their time management and ability to prioritise study. This will be an ongoing focus throughout Term 2.

Year 11 Formal

Formal will be taking place Friday 14 July. We had an assembly last week, to share some of the details the student leadership team and I have been working on during Term 1. These included the venue, theme, and potential ideas for decorations, and styling for the night. I shared some of the expectations and requirements, to attend the event. More information and documentation will be communicated throughout Week 3.

We hope the Year 11 students are excited to take part in these opportunities offered by the College. We also look forward to supporting your child throughout the completion of the Year 11 exams for VCE/final deadlines for VM.

Welcome back all Year 10 community members to Term 2. I hope that everyone has been able to have a good break and looking forward to all the opportunities that await us throughout this term.

It has been a busy start to the term with the Year 10s being involved with our Anzac day remembrance service and our recent student progress meetings. I would like to thank all families who attend these meetings, they are a great way to foster a stronger learning and growth program for our Year 10 students.

For Term 2, the Year 10s will continue to explore the intrinsic skills they have within them, that makes them unique and allow a greater understanding of what they can achieve. Through our pastoral programs we will be exploring how to best prepare for our upcoming exams. We also continue to finalise all required elements for our work experience, and we have commenced our Morrisby testing. Shortly we will be involved in our Year 10 Retreat and Shoah experience, and then later in the term we will start to prepare for our ballroom dancing program. There is certainly a lot to look forward to.

Exams

Our Year 10 exam period will run from June 1 - June 8 and this is the first time our Year 10 students will sit a complete exam program. I would like to highlight a few resources that will help with organisation and preparation for these upcoming exams. All resources are found within the student diary distributed at the start of the year.

Firstly an outline of an approach of what can be done in the lead up to the exam period and as we sit approximately one month out from our exams I would encourage all families to support our students to ensure they are aware of which subject will have an exam, what will the exam look like and to continue to review work from the semester so far.

Organisation is a key element that will allow a consistent approach to all types of study, not just preparation for exams. I encourage all families to also support our Year 10s to ensure that they have completed the timetable below in their diary to ensure that each student knows exactly what they need to achieve each day.

Knowing what assessment tasks are coming up over the next four to six weeks is really important. This will allow for preparation for each task to be timely and not left until the last minute.

Finally, the College diary allows for, and supports, the daily organisation and planning by each student. I encourage all families to review this with your young people each week. This will support our Year 10s to see and understand the importance of staying on top of all the demands they have in life. That by writing this down they will have a greater ability to: A) remember what is required of them and B) allow each student to plan in a calm and controlled manner that hopefully will avoid things being done at the last minute.

Days for Girls is an international non-profit organisation that prepares and distributes sustainable menstrual health solutions to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods due to lack of access to products and toilets. At Year 9, in line with our Sion charism, we try to educate the girls about our call to action and reaching out to others who do not have the same opportunities we do.

At the beginning of the year, we were lucky enough to have a volunteer from the Balwyn North Rotary who directly supports ‘Days for Girls’ come and speak about the organisation and the issues they are trying to help alleviate. In support of the organisation, we will host ‘Packing Days’ throughout the year (one has already occurred in Term 1) whereby Year 9 students can volunteer to help prepare hygiene packs that can be distributed by Days for Girls. We are also hoping to organise some fundraising events to raise money for this worthy cause.

Students who volunteer to participate in the workshops will assist with sewing, tracing patterns, adding press studs, cutting, overlocking, folding and packing.

I encourage all of you to have conversation with your daughters at home about this and I look forward to seeing what we can do to support this worthy cause.

This is a link to a video about the organisation here.

Finally, throughout the year so far, many families have made contact with the College for various reasons, some struggling to find the correct staff member to talk to regarding concerns or follow ups of your daughter's learning or wellbeing. Please refer to the diagram below as a future reference and I hope this can assist you in navigating these contacts.

As we start Term 2, I think now is a good time to provide a reminder of some of our expectations to start the term off well. The following reminders were given to the year level at our last assembly and have been posted to the year level Google Classroom. These reminders have also been communicated by their teachers. I would like to ask for your support with the following College expectations:

• Don’t leave belongings in their homeroom
• Listen respectfully and follow teacher instructions when asked the first time
• Sit in seating plan for every lesson in the homeroom; this is implemented to support them in making new connections and learning to work with different people
• Punctuality; be on time to class
• Bring materials; pencil case, iPad, planner and books for each subject (no going to lockers in class to get items). Bring planner to every class as a bare minimum and have materials organised for each class in advance so that nothing is forgotten.

As part of the Year 8 Pastoral Program, we have engaged with Toolbox Education to run workshops with the students on Tuesday 9 May. Toolbox introduces students to preventative mental health tools through interactive workshops and provides them with opportunities to test out how they would apply them to their own lives.

The workshop that will be offered is called ‘Thinking Traps’ and is based on identifying and managing unhelpful thinking styles, through a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) basis. As students experience adversity, they can often get caught in a continuous loop of these thoughts.

Year 7 students have had a great start to Term 2, with the Lower EC building buzzing last Wednesday morning. It has been wonderful to see students refreshed and ready for another productive term.

Year 7 Leadership Positions

The Year 7 and College Leadership Teams would like to congratulate the following students on their leadership positions for 2023:

• Student Representative Council
  Clare N (7 Blue) and Nilushca N (7 Gold)
• Liturgy Representatives
  Davina C (7 Gold) and Jeanelle M (7 Silver)
• Social Justice Representatives
  Miranda K (7 Blue) and Jacinta B (7 White)
• Drama Representatives
  Addison W (7 Red) and Katherine T (7 Silver)
• Music Representatives
  Sophie J (7 Gold) and Mietta L (7 Blue)
• Debating Representatives
  Mirabelle T (7 Silver) and Malia L (7 White)
• Environment Representatives
  Liv A (7 Silver) and Eloise J (7 Gold)
• Sport Representatives
  Tilly M (7 Gold) and Harper H (7 Silver)
• Visual Art Representatives:
  Ashanti C (7 Purple) and Kate L (7 Purple)
• Carmel House Representatives
  Alice D (7 Purple) and Mabel D (7 Red)
• Loreto House Representatives
  Ella M (7 Blue) and Tash G (7 Red)
  
• Fatima House Representatives:
  Penelope B (7 Gold) and Anastasia K (7 Gold)
• Lourdes House Representatives:
  Tiana A (7 Purple) and Jasmine T (7 White)

There were over 100 Year 7 students who applied for positions, and we would like to acknowledge the hard work put into their fantastic applications. We are currently appointing STEM representatives and Class Leaders. More information will be posted on the Google Classroom.

Study and Organisation Tips

Feedback from Student Progress Meetings has been positive, with our Year 7s having settled into their subjects and engaging in their learning. A number of parents and carers have reached out to myself or the Year 7 Homeroom team regarding helping with homework, revision and general organisation. As a team, we have a number of tips to help families explicitly teach positive study habits and organisation.

• Check the planner each evening as a family. The planner should be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for students. With the bulletin updating and being read out daily, students should be noting down important College dates during Homeroom. Homework and assessments are also recorded in the planner each lesson, so that due dates are not missed.

• Have a ‘landing’ and ‘launch’ pad for school bags, uniform items (such as the blazer/hat) and the planner. Having a single, common space for these items helps students to organise themselves and create routine.

• Discuss external commitments and practice time blocking. The planner should include sporting, music and tutoring commitments, as well as opportunities for socialising. This helps students have a wider view of their time and identify blocks of time to be used for studying, revision of key concepts and completion of homework tasks. For an example, see the image of a suggested planner spread below, put together by Ms Lawson (Homeroom Teacher for 7 Blue).

• Revision, study and homework are three different, but intertwined, skills. Year 7 students are expected to complete up to an hour of ‘homework’ each evening. This may involve reviewing key concepts and new words learnt throughout the day, studying for a specific assessment, or completing assignments and coursework. Where students have no coursework or assessments, language practice, wider reading and times tables practice are an excellent contribution to their homework.

We will have a Pastoral lesson on these skills later in the term to help students build up their organisational capabilities, however we hope that these tips assist students and families in feeling more on-top of life at Our Lady of Sion College.

We have an EPIC Term 2 ahead in Drama! Last week we began by introducing keen Year 7 students to the House Theatre Sports games in a special VIP Year 7s only workshop event. We had a wonderful bunch of Senior students demonstrate some of Sion's favourite improvisation games. This week we had Joint Drama and House Theatre Sports for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors! We welcomed fantastic performers from all levels into the Miriam Theatre to wow audiences with their skills in spontaneity! Our performers did not disappoint, well done to all participants! Thank you to our brilliant Drama Captain Ella Curry and Mrs Bennett, for hosting these events!

We also welcomed performers from Make a Scene Theatre Company on Thursday to perform for all of the Year 8 students as part of a Drama and Languages initiative. The interactive and comedic performance was well received by our Year 8 students who will themselves be performing in this style during their Drama classes. It was a brilliant opportunity to witness a professional performance of Commedia Dell' Arte before the students perform their own pieces of the style.

This week was big! But next week is even BIGGER! Week Three is our Drama Week and we have a great line up of events. Listen out for the bulletin and watch out for posters being delivered by your Drama Reps during Homerooms to publicise the Drama Breakfast, Musical Theatre Open Mic, workshops, competitions and Homeroom quizes! Everyone is welcome to join us in what will be a fantastic week.

Generations in Jazz – Mt. Gambier South Australia

This weekend, two ensembles are representing Our Lady of Sion College at the Generations in National Jazz Music competition held in Mount Gambier in South Australia. The music students from CVE and the Senior Jazz Ensemble have been working really hard and we look forward to performing at this amazing event. Last weekend, both ensembles gave up their Saturday morning to fine tune their skills. Jazz Ensemble were fortunate to work with Richard Linton, the composer of one of their pieces Move ‘n' Groove.

Year 7 Ensembles Open Rehearsals

Parents and carers of our newest Sionians are invited to attend one of the rehearsal sessions of the group your daughter is involved in. Go behind the scenes to see how an ensemble practice session runs! Please refer to the poster below for specific times for each group.

Term 2 Music Soiree

I encourage as many instrumental and classroom students to sign-up to perform solo music items at the Term 2 Music Soiree, to be held on Monday 15 May at 5.00 pm in the Miriam Theatre. Interested students need to talk to their instrumental/classroom teacher, or email mmacaulay@sion.catholic.edu.au

VCE Music Unit 1 and 3 Recitals

VCE students studying Music Performance at Year 11 and 12 are presenting their semester recitals on Monday 15 May at 5.00 pm in Lower Notre Dame. Parents, carers and friends of these students are most welcome to attend.

Ensembles Concert Thursday 22 June 2023 – save the date!

We are very excited to be able to present the annual Music Department Ensembles Concert this year as part of Music Week. All OLSC ensembles, large and small, will be performing. It will run in two acts according to the schedule below:

• Act 1: 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm: Year 7 Junior Concert Band 1 (Monday morning group), Brass Ensemble, Jazz Club, Year 7 Junior Strings, Flute Ensemble, Intermediate Strings, College Choir and Senior Concert Band

• Act 2: 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm: Combined Choir, Year 7 Junior Concert Band 2 (Tuesday afternoon group), Rock Band, Jazz Club, Year 7 Choir, Senior Strings Octet, Percussion Ensemble, Intermediate Concert Band, College Vocal Ensemble, Senior Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choir

Tickets are free and will be available to book through TryBooking closer to the event.

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden (American Basketball Coach)

Students and families can find the Fortnightly Careers newsletter here.

In this fortnight's newsletter there is information relating to:

• Upcoming Events – The Sion College Careers Expo, Reminder regarding VCE and Career Expo, Reminder Monash Course Information sessions, Focus on Melbourne series 2023, Collarts Online open day
• Career Industry in the Spotlight – Victorian Police Forensic Service Department (FSD)
• Things to Consider – VU Undergraduate Information Series - On demand, Victorian Law Week
• 2023 Year 12 Careers Meeting
  
• Research ideas – Deakin University – New Occupational Therapy Course, New Courses for ACU

Resources for parents

We hope that everyone enjoyed a lovely Easter break and the students are starting to settle in to Term 2. We just wanted to remind you of some really helpful websites should you be concerned about your daughter’s wellbeing or mental health and want to do some further research.

ReachOut is a fantastic resource and one that I often refer parents to. On this website you will find plenty of information, resources and forum discussion about a range of topics. They also have a fantastic website with plenty of information for young people.

Healthy Families (Beyond Blue) is all about giving you the information, knowledge and confidence to support the young people in your life – whether you’re a parent, guardian, grandparent, a favourite uncle or an awesome auntie. They also discuss ways to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing, especially if you’re a new parent or about to become one.

HeadSpace. Feeling concerned about your young person, and wondering if they could be experiencing a mental health issue? Learn more about mental health, signs that it may be impacting your young person and how to respond. There’s plenty of great information on a range of topics at HeadSpace.

Kids Helpline is a fantastic resource, and not only for young people. There is some great information on a range of topics.

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria. Anxiety and stress affect more children than you may think and can cause children to feel more worried and tense about things than other children their age. The ARCVic website includes information about various anxiety disorders that can effect children and teens.

The Parents Website often has some really interesting articles.

As always if you would like any further information or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact the counselling team via Counselling@sion.catholic.edu.au.