Helping our young people navigate

the secondary school years

With Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt joined by Susan McLean

The High School years can be filled with a mixture of trepidation, excitement, anxiety, and stress. Added to this, next year’s cohort of Year 7’s will
be entering Secondary School following an unprecedented experience at school in Year 6, many spending much of it in lockdown and in a remote learning environment. In this highly engaging and informative presentation, experienced secondary educator Sharon Witt and adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be joined by Susan McLean to combine their wealth of experience at the coal face of working with adolescents to bring the most up to date research and strategies including the following topics:

What affects has lockdown and remote learning had on our students and will they be disadvantaged due to the pandemic?

How can I help my child who is worried they have missed out on so much in Year 6 this year?

Understanding the adolescent brain

Managing change: timetables, new school, teachers

Homework

Navigating friendships

Managing their Health: sleep, exercise, nutrition

Understanding Mental Health concerns of adolescents and when to seek help

Helping your child navigate their online world

Monday 23rd November, 2020 7.30pm - 9pm

ONLINE WEBINAR

COST: $45 (includes booking fee)

ALL REGISTRATIONS will be posted a COMPLIMENTARY COPY of Michael & Sharon’s new book "Starting Secondary School" in the week prior to the presentation.

With Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt, joined by Susan McLean