Do you ever struggle with getting your kids off the screen? Does it often end in tears (both theirs and yours)?
Use this link for a practical solution
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National Simultaneous Storytime 2019
NSS2019 - WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2019, 11AM
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
To participate read more here NSS2019 - WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2019
Important Parent Events -2019 Federal Election
Hear what candidates have to say about supporting your child's Catholic education and their future.
NCEC Facts on School Funding in Australia
School funding can be a confusing and contentious topic – so it’s important that parents and school communities know the facts.
This leaflet explains how and why governments fund all not-for-profit schools, including Catholic schools.
Politics in Service of Peace - A Statement by the ACBC
Christian faith is not a private matter. It shapes how we live our lives in public,as well as how we relate to God. Politics can be the object of criticism, even scorn,
but it is an arena in which we can express our faith and therefore the truth of our humanity.As citizens who are Catholic, we have the
opportunity to participate in the electoral process, to use our voice and our vote for the benefit of the whole community.
click here to read the document https://www.catholic.org.au/acbc-media/media-centre/media-releases-new/2186-election-statement-politics-in-service-of-peace/file
The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar 2019
A key vehicle for Generation Next’s professional education efforts in the prevention and control of mental illness among youth is the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People Seminar Series.
You can attend one of these here in Brisbane in May 2019....see below for more information
https://www.generationnext.com.au/seminars/generation-next-seminars/
Mindfully A Podcast for the whole Family
Mindfully is a podcast that gives tips and tricks from mindfulness experts, as well as meditations that will help families. It’s hosted by Brett Kirk, former Captain of the Sydney Swans. The new series focuses specifically on mindfulness at school.
How to End Screen TIme without a Struggle
We have a new name and a new look
The Federation of Parents and Friends Associations of Catholic Schools in Qld
is now called Catholic School Parents Queensland
Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme - Applications
Semester Two 2018 online applications for the Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme are open.
Literacy and numeracy learning progressions
ACARA recently published parent resources for the national literacy and numeracy learning progressions – including infographics, videos and a short series of FAQs