Year 6/7 to Year 12 parents are invited to attend a presentation by Dr Judith Locke, author of the Bonsai Child and the Bonsai Student.

We are excited to announce that Clinical Psychologist, Dr Judith Locke, is offering a parenting session to parents of students in Year 6/7 to Year 12. In this session, Judith uses latest research and clinical experience to show positive and effective age-appropriate strategies parents can use to help their children become more confident and capable and help the family become more harmonious.

The sessions will focus on the below:

assist parents ensure their child experiences fulfilling years at school
offer solutions to parents to help children cope better with the demands of school and schoolwork and encourage their child’s personal motivation and independence
give parents strategies they can use to ensure their relationship with their child remains positive
help parents assist their child develop maturity and responsibility to do well in their life beyond school.

Event Details
Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Ross Hall
Please enter via Gate A

This session is for parents only and children will not be able to attend.

Note: If parents have children across Prep - Year 5/6 and Year 6/7 – 12, please attend the age group session of your eldest child or the one with whom you are having most current challenges.

About Dr Judith Locke
Dr Judith Locke is a registered clinical psychologist, former teacher, and school counsellor. She speaks to parents, teachers, and students throughout Australia and internationally, on topics related to modern parenting, family wellbeing, and academic environments.

Judith is the author of two best-selling parenting books, The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student, with the Bonsai Child also being published in China. Her most recent book is Raising Anxiety coauthored with Dr Danielle Einstein. Judith has a private practice and works with families in Australasia. Her psychological commentary features regularly in the media, including writing a weekly parenting column for The Sunday Mail for 5 years. She is a member of The Australian Psychological Society and a fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

If you would like to attend, please register via the button below. We look forward to seeing you there.