Food for Thought

Life has always had a way of throwing out-of-the-blue curve balls. Globally, the year 2020 is one that will not be easily forgotten by us or by history (and, we’re not even halfway through the year yet!). For many people, the insecurity caused by...

Seeing and understanding the world from someone else’s point of view is an important life skill. Click here to learn why perspective taking is important and ways you can help children develop this essential skill. Mrs Annie Williams, College...

Habits formed early in life will inform behaviours in adulthood. With mindfulness, we have the opportunity to give our children the habit of being peaceful, kind and accepting. For children, mindfulness can offer relief from whatever difficulties...

In a competitive society, kindness can sometimes be viewed as a weak quality. But, kindness is a powerful force which underpins everything we do and everything we are. It is what bonds our relationships, gives our lives meaning and builds our self-...

As lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, we enter a time of transition and adjustment. The circumstances of this situation have significantly impacted us all. Many young people may be excited at the prospect of restrictions being lifted;...

All parents know that parenting is not easy. Having children and raising them presents innumerable challenges and surprises, but also immense joy and connection. Impulses to involve ourselves in our children’s lives often come from a sense of duty...

COVID-19 has resulted in new opportunities and challenges for those supporting and caring for young people in our community. Remember, nobody is going to get this perfectly right. It’s important to take care of yourself during this time, if we can...

During these changing times, let's increase our physical distance but stay connected. Once we distinguish between physical and social distancing, we can refocus on the power of staying socially connected while maintaining a safe physical distance...

In addition to family-oriented activities, such as movie nights or story time, parents also need to focus on their own wellbeing. We must “put our masks on first” so that we may care for others. The first step may begin with creating a self-care (...

Following the Premier’s announcement this morning, learning at home has become a reality for students across Queensland. This will likely involve parents establishing new routines and schedules, whilst juggling their own work responsibilities...