Carrie-Anne Thomas – Director of Students (K-6)

Speaker Series 
Leonie Smith – “Happy and Safe Online”

​​Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Leonie Smith, the Digital Families Counsellor, who delivered an informative and practical session on maintaining online wellbeing for families. The focus was on keeping our community and families “happy and safe online”.

During the presentation, Leonie delved into the potential risks concealed within popular apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. She also provided guidance on establishing parental controls. Additionally, parents and caregivers received valuable advice on implementing reasonable screen time limits and effectively negotiating these limits with children. 

Leonie further addressed the crucial aspect of monitoring children’s online activities and highlighted strategies for enhancing online game safety. She issued important warnings about online platforms and shed light on the risks associated with underage nude photo/video sharing and online grooming. Essential resources for seeking help in such situations were also shared.

For those who missed the webinar or wish to revisit the content, the recording of Leonie’s session will be accessible to all Emanuel families until Tuesday 15 August 2023 here.

For more in-depth insights, parents and caregivers can consider purchasing Leonie’s Happy And Safe Online eBook, available here.

For additional information and support regarding digital safety and balance within families, we encourage you to explore the field of “Digital Families Counselling” offered by Leonie. To access more resources and detailed information about Leonie’s “Digital Families Counselling,” please visit her website.

Speaker Series – More exciting speakers ahead!

Be sure to mark these dates in your calendars so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from these exceptional experts as they share their valuable insights:

Monday 21 August 2023: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Grace Tame will be presenting as a part of an evening about Consent and Respect. All P-12 parents are invited to attend.

Tuesday 7 November 2023: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Judith Locke (author of Bonsai Child) will be presenting on campus on the topic of Confident and Capable. Judith works with families and schools to provide proven solutions to cope with the ups and downs of life.

Thursday 16 November 2023: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm (On Zoom)
Karen Young will be presenting online about Building Emotional Regulation and Self-Control in Children. 

Bookings can be made here.

‘Nibble’ breaks

In Primary School, students are provided with the opportunity for a ‘nibble break’ each day. During this break, students should eat fresh fruits or vegetables and have a chance to drink water to hydrate themselves.

The purpose of these ‘nibble breaks’ is to encourage students to opt for fruits and vegetables as snacks and drink water. These breaks are designed to help them recharge and stay hydrated, leading to improved concentration and better mental and physical performance. It’s a wonderful way to promote vegetable consumption, considering that research indicates children often fall short in this area. 

To support this initiative, we kindly request that you send your child to school with a water bottle and some fruits or vegetables for their ‘nibble breaks.’ Please ensure the fruits or vegetables are prepared and ready to eat in the classroom. Other snack options, such as muesli bars, snack packs, or fruit-flavoured treats, can be enjoyed during recess or lunchtime. 

Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.