Parents and Carers we trust that this page will be a great go to for you for all your queries around supporting your child with the transition to high school. Lots of great links to services and credible sites with hints and tips on high school transition. As always if you have any concerns, please reach out to your teachers via the Parent Portal or phone the school office on 02) 6882 2529 or dubbosouth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
The NSW Department of Education have put together this great resource for you with everything you need to know about supporting your child with their high school transition. Further to this we have provided links and information about a number of services that are available via phone, online or in person as needed.
Starting High School Resource & Checklist: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/high-school/starting-high-school
Parent Line NSW is a FREE counselling service for parents/carers of 0-18 that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No matter what your wondering about how best to support your child - there is a qualified person at the end of the line ready to listen and offer support and referral to other services if needed.
headspace is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation for young people 12-25 years and their families. Join hundreds of parents/carers each day in live forums and webinars discussing various issues and concerns. Create a 'Spaces' account today for yourself and your young person.
The Raising Children Network is the well respected Australian Parenting Website. This video is just one of over 40 videos aimed at parents and carers of Teens. Visit the RCN YouTube channel for more great tips and advice.
This 6 session workshop teaches Emotionally Intelligent Parenting.
We are currently taking Expressions of Interest for a Tuning into Teens workshop for Term 4, 2022 to be conducted online with accredited facilitators, Amy Welbourne (SLSO - Wellbeing) & Sally St-Clair (School Counsellor). To register your interest click the button below and complete the survey.
This workshop is often offered through other services such as Uniting or headspace so if you are unable to attend this time, please let us know of your general interest and we will keep you up to date with future opportunities.