Parent Engagement Evening (Semester 1 2026) with Judith Locke
Description
Join us for Mount Alvernia and Padua College's first Parent Engagement evening for 2026.
Returning to the schools is Clinical Psychologist Judith Locke in a session covering "Essential questions to ask yourself to check that your child is on track".
The tween and teen years are often a tricky period to get right with children, as they might be becoming both more and less mature, their emotions are a little more up and down, they are glued to their screen, and their interests and personality might seem to change… from day to day! So how can you get through this period of change with positivity and success, and ensure that everyone still likes each other at the conclusion?
Clinical Psychologist, Dr Judith Locke, is returning to our schools to offer this session to parents of students at Mount Alvernia and Padua. In this session, Judith will use latest research and clinical experience to show practical, positive, and effective strategies parents can use to check on their child’s progress and help their tween and teen successfully get through the developmental changes of these different ages and stages while maintaining family harmony.
Date: Thursday 21 May
Time: 5.30 - 8.00pm
Refreshments from 5.30pm
Presentation from 6.00pm
Venue: Mount Alvernia College, San Damiano Centre
Access: Please access the College via the San Damiano Centre (103 Somerset Road, Kedron)
This event is free for parents and carers, however registration is essential.
Note: This session is for parents only and children will not be able to attend.
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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, (both of which will be sold on the night) with the Bonsai Child also being published in China. Her latest 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.
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