<![CDATA[Mernda Park Primary School - 2022 Wellbeing Blog]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:05:50 +1100Weebly<![CDATA[R U OK? Day]]>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 02:20:17 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/r-u-ok-dayAt MPPS we learnt about the importance of asking R U OK?
Students practiced asking each other how they are feeling and what they can say or do to help other people in need. Students then made a yellow wristband to wear home to help teach their families and friends about R U OK? Day.
]]><![CDATA[e-Safety Online - Safety Information and Guidance for Parents]]>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:02:01 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/esafety-online-safety-information-and-guidance-for-parentsAt MPPS as well as accessing the eSafety resources for school, we encourage parents/carers to access the eSafety Parents link to utilise the resources available, to help our students navigate their digital world and educate them to avoid harmful online experiences outside of school.

The eSafety website encourages parents/carers to work together with young people to understand the importance of engaging with their online activity safely such as –
  • setting boundaries around their usage time
  • knowing the apps and games being accessed
  • being aware of the online content and communication with others
  • monitoring the environment being used by the child
  • how to report unsafe online usage to the eSafety Commissioner

The eSafety Website provides education and tips for families with the aim of keeping children safe and supporting them to have a positive experience when online.

Helpful eSafety Links

See the calendar of free webinars for parents and carers to learn the latest strategies for helping children stay safe online.
Learn about the benefits of playing games online, as well as the potential risks that your child may face.
Help your child achieve a healthy balance in their online and offline activities.
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]]><![CDATA[Be Well | Sleep & Zen Your Bedroom SPace]]>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 01:06:37 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/be-well-sleep-zen-your-bedroom-spaceEach week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
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​This week's resource is titled Sleep & Zen Your Bedroom Space.
]]><![CDATA[Be Well - Gratitude & Mindfulness]]>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:44:41 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/be-well-gratitude-mindfulness
Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
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​This week's resource is titled Gratitude & Mindfulness.

Let's take a
​Mindful Minute
]]><![CDATA[R U Ok? Day | Thursday 9th September]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:59:33 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/r-u-ok-day-thursday-9th-septemberR U OK?Day (Thursday 9 September, 2021) is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life's ups and downs. 
How to ask R U OK?
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]]><![CDATA[Be Well - Creativity]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:11:25 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/be-well-creativityEach week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services.
​This week's resource is titled Creativity.

Try this creative
Mindful Monster Activity!
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​What is Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction and is different for each individual.
Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Each week MPPS will share a resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of our school community courtesy of Banyule Youth Services. This week's resource is titled Music and Your Mood.

Try a Mindful Monster Activity with Sparky!
]]><![CDATA[Tips to Help Families Cope During LockdownS | Webinar]]>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:13:36 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/tips-to-help-families-during-lockdowns-webinarThe University of Melbourne Presents Tips to Help Families Cope During Lockdowns Webinar. 

Gain insights and tips to help your family manage better through lockdown.

Date: Monday 30th August
Time: 8:00pm
Host: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Location: Webinar
Cost: Free

Click or tap on this link for more information and how to book.]]><![CDATA[Baseline Presents...]]>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:02:20 GMThttps://www.merndaparkps.vic.edu.au/2022-wellbeing-blog/baseline-presents
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Assisting your child to regulate themselves - emotions, sensory and behavior

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PV Health psychologists and occupational therapists will provide an interactive session around supporting young children to regulate their emotions, sensations and behaviour.
Recommended for: parents/carers of children
Facilitator: DPV Health

Event details
Description: DPV Health psychologists and occupational therapists will provide an interactive session around supporting young children to regulate their emotions, sensations and behaviour.
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Date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Time: 11:00AM — 12:00PM
Location: Online
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register Online

Raising Resilient Teens

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Facilitated by ParentZone, this is a free workshop for parents and carers of teenagers.
The workshop will introduce parents and carers to evidence-based strategies to help build resilience in young people.

Workshop topics will include:
  • What is resilience?
  • How can we build the resilience of our teens?
  • How to connect with and understand your teenager?
Recommended for: parents/carers of young people (aged 10-25)

Event details
Description: This workshop will introduce parents and carers to evidence-based strategies to help build resilience in young people.

Date: Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration closes on 25 October 
Sign up here

Dads building solutions (4 week program)

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Based on ParentZone’s Parents Building Solutions, this 4-week program enables dads to come together to discuss parenting issues and concerns they have.
Together, program participants will work on strategies and ideas on how to become the dad they want to be.
Assistance will be provided to identify the key areas of support dads need in parenting their teens. 
Recommended for: dads/fathers of young teens

Registrations close 25 October. Sign up here.
Event details
Description: This program enables dads to come together to discuss parenting issues and concerns they have.
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Date: From Thursday, 28 October 2021 to Thursday, 18 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registration Register here

Managing Change 

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Facilitator: ParentZone
​We all know that young people and adults have had to deal with a lot of change over the past year.
This interactive session is an opportunity to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
We will explore some of the fears and worries young people may have around change and how parents and carers can respond to these. The session will also cover a range of resilience skills and strategies that may be helpful to support young people during periods of change.
Recommended for: parents/carers of young people

Event details
Description: An interactive session to hear from other parents around supporting young people to manage periods of change.
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​Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Time: 6:00PM — 7:30PM
Location: Online webinar
Contact: Family Services Education Officer
Phone: 9404 8865
Cost: Free
Registrations close 15 November. Sign up here.
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