Reference | Joeys Year 9 2018

From the College Counsellors: Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network provide up-to-date, evidence-based, scientifically validated information about raising children and caring for yourself as a parent or carer. We gather this information and translate it into everyday language with plenty of real-life examples. The “teen: section of the website has many helpful resources including the Talking to Teens guide which shows some tricky…

From the College Counsellors: Parenting SA

Parenting SA supports parents by providing quality information on raising children and young people from birth to 18 years. They have developed over 80 Parent Easy Guides (PEGS) that provide evidence-based, and easy to read information on a wide range of parenting topics including resiliency, breaking the boy code, self-esteem and more. The “school aged children” group…

Recommended resources – Steve Biddulph

Steve Biddulph is a psychologist and author who has written a number of bestselling books. “Raising Boys in the Twenty-First Century” is an updated version of the book which has sold millions of copies. It addresses many important issues related to parenting of boys and provides useful and easy to read and humorous advice. Available…

From the College Counsellors: Enhancing the Wellbeing and Resilience of Young People

Below are some resources provided by the College Counsellors. In particular you may wish to explore SchoolTV which is a new resource available to Joeys parents: An introduction to SchoolTV and some information on anxiety: https://joeys.schooltv.me/newsletter/youth-anxiety Some timely information on exam jitters: https://joeys.schooltv.me/newsletter/exam-jitters

Term dates 2019

Below is a letter from the Headmaster concerning Term dates in 2019. Below that, a summary of the key dates.

From the College Counsellors: Parentworks

ParentWorks is a free online program for Australian parents and caregivers of children 2 to 16. It provides evidence-based parenting strategies to improve parenting skills, confidence and child behaviour. Parents and caregivers may find this program helpful for: Managing challenging child behaviours such as tantrums, aggression, noncompliance, inattentive or hyperactive behaviour, sibling conflict, getting ready for…

Term dates 2019

Below is a letter from the Headmaster concerning Term dates in 2019. Below that, a summary of the key dates.

Recommended resources – Dan Siegel

“Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain” by Dan Siegel examines how brain development impacts teenagers’ behavior and relationships. He explores exciting ways in which understanding how the teenage brain functions can help parents make what is in fact an incredibly positive period of growth, change, and experimentation in their children’s lives less…

Recommended resources – The Fathering Project

The Fathering Project (http://thefatheringproject.org/) is associated with the University of Western Australia. Research shows that a positive relationship between a father or father figure and their kids results in better academic performance, better health and well-being, improved mental health, reduced chance to use illicit substances. The website allows you to sign up for tips by…

Recommended resources – Arne Rubinstein

Dr Arne Rubinstein is an expert on adolescent development and Rites of Passage. A GP specialising in adolescent health, preventative and emergency medicine, he is currently CEO of The Australian Rites of Passage Institute (https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/). “The Making of Men” is a practical handbook for parents and teachers of boys. Detailing Dr Rubinstein’s model of Healthy…

Rugby training schedule

On site car parking at Saturday home games

There is restricted parking within the College for Winter sport home games commencing this weekend. Between the hours of 7.30am and 2.30pm: Ryde Road, Gladesville Road & Mark Street gates will be open for pedestrian access only. Gladesville Road gates will be open to vehicles displaying an RMS disabled parking permit.

Football training schedule

Tennis training schedule

Cross country training schedule

Recommended resources – Celia Lashlie

There are lots of resources around which deal with teenage boys. I will share some of those during the year. If you have any other good suggestions please let me know and I’ll pass them on. Celia Lashlie studied teenage boys in the “Good man” project in New Zealand which involved her working with teenage boys…

What was he thinking?

Quite often in Year 9 boys become very different creatures from the person their parents knew from Year 7 and 8. They don’t think about the consequences of their words or actions, they often experience much stronger emotions, they take risks and make impulsive decisions. The good news is that there is a biological explanation….

Colo pre-camp reminders for parents

Sleep for teenagers

Did you know that experts recommend that teenagers should have 8-10 hours of sleep per night to function best? This week in pastoral groups (what is a pastoral group?) the boys have been discussing the importance of sleep. They discussed the impact that sleep has on academic and sporting performance. They also discussed how teenagers…

What is a pastoral group?

Each morning before Period 1 of school (except for Tuesday) the boys meet in their pastoral group for 15-20 minutes. The groups consist of 14-15 students and they have the same pastoral teacher throughout the whole year. The time is computer free and the boys discuss a range of topics and undertake various activities throughout…

From the College Counsellors: Raising Children Network

From the College Counsellors: Parenting SA

Recommended resources – Steve Biddulph

From the College Counsellors: Enhancing the Wellbeing and Resilience of Young People

Term dates 2019

From the College Counsellors: Parentworks

Term dates 2019

Recommended resources – Dan Siegel

Recommended resources – The Fathering Project

Recommended resources – Arne Rubinstein

Rugby training schedule

On site car parking at Saturday home games

Football training schedule

Tennis training schedule

Cross country training schedule

Recommended resources – Celia Lashlie

What was he thinking?

Colo pre-camp reminders for parents

Sleep for teenagers

What is a pastoral group?

Resources from the Counselling department

Sort of, dunno, nothing

Important dates, compulsory events

Term dates 2018

Bell times

Day Student Departure times

Colo what to bring

Textbook list

Stationery List