Staff Insights
Our House Banners
Connection to Country and Aboriginal culture
Our House Banners
Share this articleBy Ms Karen Mahar, Acting Deputy Principal, Head of Junior School
Radford College staff and students share an optimistic outlook towards building trusted and meaningful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australians in the future. We believe the foundation of these relationships will always be strongest when built on the foundations of understanding, gratitude and mutual respect.
During Reconciliation Week, we are proud to highlight the partnership that exists between our Junior School and Ms Jodie Munday.
Ms Munday, a contemporary Aboriginal artist, travels in from Gundungurra Country near Goulburn, to Radford College each week. She draws inspiration from a combination of her Wiradjuri heritage and her British/Celtic lineage. Working across a range of mediums, including weaving, painting and wood burning, her creations are deeply rooted in her connection to Country, showcasing its native animals and vegetation.
In May 2022, Ms Munday partnered with the Radford College Junior School and embarked on an ‘Artist in Residence project’ to create a series of house banners in collaboration with our students and staff. Drawing upon the inquiry and research, and artistic expressions of Year 3 students from 2022, each banner has been meticulously designed to reflect the identity of the Radford houses, named after Australian native trees and plants, each distinguished by their unique colour.
Ms Munday took inspiration from drawings and sketches made by Year 3 students and turned them into large banners. She intentionally added water to each design to highlight how life-giving and important water is for living things.
Working alongside students, she used numerous sketchbook designs, enlarging them onto the three-metre-long canvases. Painting with students each week, small groups of Junior School students would sit and work, filling in the large shapes with acrylic paint and brushes. Later, Jodie would add the final touches, including black outlines, patterns and dots, with students assisting her wherever possible.
Jodie Munday's vibrant and expressive designs, magnifying the colours, shapes, and textures of each house, serve not only to ignite curiosity in the characteristics of native trees and plants but also to foster a deeper connection to Country and Aboriginal culture, and more importantly, enriching our house spirit at the College with a spectacular visual display.
This collaboration is a stunning collection entitled "Yirrayirra Miyagan Mumbal" – meaning "Bush Family Blossoms" – a testament to the flourishing partnership between art, education and Indigenous heritage.
We are proud and delighted to be able to hang all the works together in R.A. Young Hall. Our collaboration is a tangible illustration of our commitment to reaching out in reconciliation to strengthen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language, art and knowledge.
It's like our way of saying – Look how awesome nature is and look what we can do when we work together.
National Reconciliation Week
Now More Than Ever – listen, learn and act.
National Reconciliation Week
Share this articleBy Rev. Dr Katherine Rainger, Senior Chaplain
Reconciliation Day in Commonwealth Park was a great way to start National Reconciliation Week (NRW). Canberrans came together to listen, learn and act. It was great to see Radford College students helping at the Making Peas/ce stall, singing on Stage 88 with the OZY Youth choir and enjoying the day with family and friends.
It was a special moment when one of our Year 3 students spoke to local Elder Aunty Violet Sheridan and said she remembered her from Foundation Day when Aunty Violet gave a Welcome to Country.
This week I have been reminded of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) which was enacted by legislation in 2008. ATSIEB functions in a similar way to the Voice to Parliament that was proposed in the referendum last year.
As we approach the ACT government election it is worth reflecting on the priorities identified by ATSIEB. A summary statement and a detailed analysis identify the following: lowering incarceration rates (27% of the prison population in the ACT is Indigenous, even though Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders make up 2% of the population in the ACT); strengthening families and outcomes for children; community control of community assets, and funding models.
Building relationship
Aboriginal Christian leader and Wakka Wakka woman Brooke Prentis, who has worked with Radford College over several years, defines Reconciliation as “the building of relationship between Aboriginal peoples of over 300 nations, Torres Strait Islander peoples of over 100 islands of which about 20 are lived on, and non-Indigenous peoples of all cultures in these lands now called Australia.”
Building relationships is at the heart of the painting So Loved by Aunty Glenny Naden: relationships with each other and with God. I find Aunty Glenny’s portrayal of the relationship within God with the three persons of the Trinity very compelling. Have a look at the painting at the top of the page. I wonder which part of Aunty Glenny’s painting speaks to you?
What is National Reconciliation Week?
The dates for NRW remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and futures.
A Brief History
National Reconciliation Week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities.
In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week.
In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation.
In the same year, approximately 300 000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of National Reconciliation Week (and subsequently across bridges in other cities and towns) to show their support for reconciliation.
Today National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide.
News
Celebrating Reconciliation Week with Wiradjuri Echoes
Celebrating Reconciliation Week with Wiradjuri Echoes
Share this articleBy Mrs Caroline Suthers, Junior School Music Specialist
In celebration and recognition of Reconciliation Week, the Junior School had the privilege of welcoming Duncan and Jakida Smith from Wiradjuri Echoes to the College. This special event was attended by all students from Kindergarten to Year 6, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and curiosity.
Duncan and Jakida, renowned for their engaging and educational presentations, generously shared their Wiradjuri culture with our students. Students engaged in Aboriginal music, dance, artefacts, culture, art, traditions and stories.
One of the highlights from the incursion was the interactive telling of several Dreamtime stories. Duncan and Jakida brought the story to life with vivid storytelling, inviting students to participate and engage with the tale. This approach not only made the learning process enjoyable but also helped the students develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture. We were also fortunate to view Duncan’s artistic talents, watching him create a visual representation of the Dreamtime stories he shared.
Another exciting part of the day was when students learned some traditional Aboriginal dances. Under Jakida’s enthusiastic guidance, they learned how to choreograph the dance, while Duncan accompanied them with a variety of Indigenous instruments. This interactive dance session was not only fun but a great way for students to connect with the physical and artistic aspects of Wiradjuri culture.
The visit from Wiradjuri Echoes was a poignant reminder of the importance of cultural diversity and respect. It provided a meaningful opportunity for students to learn about and reflect on the significance of Reconciliation Week. As we look forward to continuing our commitment to Aboriginal cultural learning, we are grateful for experiences like these that enrich our educational journey and foster a sense of unity and respect within the College.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Wiradjuri Echoes for their incredible contribution and look forward to more opportunities to work and learn together.
A night to remember
Autumn Concert 2024
A night to remember
Share this articleBy Mrs Kirsten Knight, Head of Co-Curricular Music
Our Autumn Concert was held in the T.B. Millar Hall on Thursday, 23 May. Each of the following groups performed.
- Precision Percussion
- Songsters
- Haydn Strings
- Gershwin Concert Band
- Vox
- Elgar Strings
- Montgomery Guitar Ensemble
- Corelli Chamber String Orchestra
- Camerata
- Bernstein Symphonic Wind Orchestra
It was a spectacular night of music, demonstrating the preparation of each group and the joy our students get by being on stage making music.
Thank you to the Conductors, Accompanists and Music Managers who were involved, and to our Music Directors, Performing Arts Prefects, Music Captains, Media Crew and Performing Arts Administration team for their work toward this event.
National Simultaneous Storytime Day
Two million read Bowerbird Blues
National Simultaneous Storytime Day
Share this articleBy Mrs Tanya Priest-Willimott and Ms Shellee Nikolaou, Teacher Librarians
Wednesday, 22 May was National Simultaneous Storytime Day. This event is in its 24th year, and the book for this year was Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. The event is marked by a live reading of the story at midday, with the idea that all around Australia, people come together to share and enjoy a story.
Students in Year 1 and Year 2 came together at midday and joined over two million other participants at more than 21 000 locations across Australia and the world to enjoy the reading of Bowerbird Blues by the author.
After the story, the students were then able to build on this with a performance by Ms Gretel Burgess, who brought Bowerbird Blues to life through a dance performance. Afterwards the students joined in with the movements.
Pre K students and the Bowerbird Kinder class enjoyed the story being read by ACT Parks and Conservation Ranger, Ms Lara Woollcombe, followed by a discussion with her about bowerbirds.
Three Year 6 classes attended the library for a special reading of the story with Ms Nikolaou.
Kindy kids inspired by nature
Cultural learning through art
Kindy kids inspired by nature
Share this articleBy Ms Pip Buining, Teacher
This year the Kindergarten classes are named after birds. Kindy Arts has used this as a provocation for our learning in and through the Arts, engaging in cross curriculum learning whilst promoting growth in students’ general capabilities and character strengths.
At the start of the year the Kind Kookaburras (KSD), Persevering Penguins (KMH), Brave Bower Birds (KJG) and Open-Minded Magpies (KKB) explored their connections and observations of birds and the role and function of feathers to create a collaborative artwork, a pair of wings, which is hung in the Kindergarten Inquiry Space and is aptly titled, Together We Can Fly.
Spring boarding from this, Ms Jodie Munday, First Nations Artist in Residence, began working with students to create a second collaborative work. Inspired by the Superb Lyrebird, the creative process is engaging students in invaluable cultural learning, supporting their connection to country on Gossan Hill, learning new techniques and processes in art, and making and developing critical thinking through research, discussion, responding and reflecting.
Together we have created a loom that is made from natural and man-made materials, and the students have begun to weave a nest that includes what they have found on Gossan Hill during our class explorations.
I learnt that the lyrebirds clean up the forest – Lance, KKB
Jodie taught us how to weave, we use a pattern going up and down – Raghav, KKB
Digital Literacy that Pops
Formulate thinking and inspire ideas
Digital Literacy that Pops
Share this articleBy Ms Lisa Plenty, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation
Recently Radford Junior School was invited by the team at the Apple Education Community to participate in a project to bring an arts activity into another area of the curriculum through a project called "Create Lessons that Pop". The release of this project aligned with the World Creativity and Innovation Day in April and was designed to inspire ideas for digital arts integration in a range of learning areas.
The Radford Digital Learning team proposed a learning activity with Year 2 classes and 2LM were the first class to try out this lesson. We used a lesson from the Cyber Safety Project, 'Now You Know Me', to formulate thinking and inspire ideas. We talked about our identity and privacy and led children to understand that their image is part of their identity and that it is important to consider when and with whom personal identifying information should (or should not) be shared.
This led us to an activity creating a digital artwork from a photo, where the deliberate intention was to obscure visual identity through the layering of digital drawing. Children also considered words that might prompt a pause to think about protecting their identity in an online world.
An Apple Education Community article related to our initial lesson with 2LM can be viewed at this link where the beautiful artwork of two of our well-obscured young students is celebrated (they know who they are and are very proud of their learning and achievement!). Thanks to Ms Leanne McKenzie and Mr Eric Jensen for co-teaching and sharing in the fun of this lesson.
Spelling Bee creates a buzz
Jurrajong wins the Bee
Spelling Bee creates a buzz
Share this articleBy Miss Hayley Oldfield, Head of Houses
On 22 May, Radford College hosted its highly anticipated annual House Spelling Bee Grand Final, a thrilling event that captivated students and staff alike. The competition featured a series of tricky words that tested participants' spelling skills to the utmost.
After an intense series of rounds, Kurrajong emerged victorious, with Year 12 student Pranav Vallurupalli taking the trophy and securing the top spot for his house. The atmosphere was electric as each contestant demonstrated remarkable dedication and linguistic acumen.
The results were as follows:
1st |
Kurrajong |
Pranav Vallurupalli |
2nd |
Huon |
Sarah Prior |
3rd |
Wandoo |
Isaac Marriott |
4th |
Acacia and Banksia |
Angus Scott and Emma Lotus Huang |
6th |
Karri and Boronia |
Genevieve Nguyen and Aimee Newton |
8th |
Jarrah |
Palak Maheshwari |
Congratulations to all participants for their incredible hard work and outstanding performances. The House Spelling Bee Grand Final remains a testament to the academic and competitive spirit at Radford College.
House Netball
Huon House wins the grand final
House Netball
Share this articleBy Miss Hayley Oldfield, Head of Houses
The House Netball Grand Final was spectacular, with Huon triumphing over Acacia in a thrilling match! Congratulations to Huon for their well-deserved victory. A huge thank you to everyone who supported and cheered – your enthusiasm made the event unforgettable. Well done to all teams for their incredible effort and sporting ethics.
Unique French excursion
Year 9's learn to play Pétanque
Unique French excursion
Share this articleBy Ms Rhiannon Richards, French language teacher
At the start of Term 2, the Year 9 French classes set off for the Pétanque pistes in Weston Park, to enjoy the cultural side of their French studies. A "piste" is the rough gravel surface on which the game of Pétanque is played. We were hosted by the Canberra Pétanque Club, who shared their expertise in the rules of the game, along with some hints and tips.
Petanque, pronounced as "paytonk", is a target sport, where participants throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet or jack while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground.
Our students thoroughly enjoyed their games against each other, as well as the enthusiasm and encouragement of the Canberra Pétanque Club members. We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the volunteers who gave their time so generously.
Conversations suggest that our students would love to return, perhaps with other friends and family members.
To find out more about the sport, click here.
Sports Report Term 2, Week 5
Achievements, camps and upcoming trials
Sports Report Term 2, Week 5
Share this articleSporting Achievements
Congratulations to the following Radford students who have gained selection in a 2024 SSACT representative team:
Kanyi Menakaya (Kurrajong) – 16&U Basketball Boys
Madi Scholfield (Huon) – 16&U Basketball Girls
Nicholas Wen (Acacia) – 16&U Basketball Boys (shadow player)
Poppy Smith (Wandoo) – 16&U Basketball Girls (shadow player)
Madeleine Richardt (Boronia) – 12&U Basketball Girls
Ashley Ward (Wandoo) – 12&U Basketball Girls
Samuel McKean (Banksia) – 15&U Hockey Boys
Cooper French (Wandoo) – 15&U AFL Boys
Lachlan Sutherland (Boronia) – 15&U AFL Boys
Elyse Denman (Huon) – 15&U Cricket Girls
Sahana Krishnakumar (Acacia) – 15&U Cricket Girls
Haripriya Rathod (Banksia) – 15&U Cricket Girls
Alia Livermore (Boronia) – 15&U Cricket Girls
Sarah Rogic (Kurrajong) – 15&U Netball Girls
Well done to Molly Jones (Banksia) and Ashley Gould (Wandoo) who have both been selected in the ACT Water polo U15 Girls ACT squad to compete at the 2024 East Coast Challenge in Melbourne during June/July holidays.
Coerver Coaching Football Holiday Camp
Coerver Coaching will be running a Football Holiday Camp on the Radford J.A. Mackinnnon Oval in the first week of the July school holidays – click here for further information.
Upcoming School Sport ACT Team Trials
Football – Soccer (12&U Boys Team)
- Trial 1 – 2 June 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Trial 2 – 9 June 3.00 pm – 5.00pm
- Trial 3 – 16 June 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Invitational Trial – 23 June / 30 June / 7 July 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Wanniassa Ovals
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT Football-Soccer. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Football – Soccer (16&U Boys Team)
- Trial 1 – 20 May 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
- Trial 2 – 22 May 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
- Trial 3 – 27 May 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
- Trial 4 – 29 May 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm (this may be an invitational only trial)
- Gungahlin Enclosed Ovals
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT Football-Soccer. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Please note the trials for the 18&U and 12&U Girls Football Teams have finished.
Hockey (12&U Boys and Girls Teams)
- Trial 1 – 20 May 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm (Carter Field)
- Trial 2 – 29 May 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm (Carter Field)
- National Hockey Centre, Lyneham (Carter Field)
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT - Hockey. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Netball (12&U Boys Team)
- Trial 1 – 27 May 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Trial 2 – 1 June 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
- Solarhub ACT Netball Centre, Lyneham
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT - Netball. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Netball (12&U Girls Team)
- Trial 1 – 27 May 10.00 am –12.00 pm (surname A-L) and 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm (surname M-Z)
- Trial 2 – 1 June 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
- Invitational Trial 1 – 3 June 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
- Solarhub ACT Netball Centre, Lyneham
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT - Netball. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Important
- Radford students who choose to take part in trials for SSACT teams are to follow the registration process for the respective sport trials. Majority of SSACT trials are conducted after school hours, however IF the trial does take place during the school day, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to notify the College of their child’s absence.
- If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to follow the normal College absence processes.
SSACT Scholarship Fund
The SSACT Scholarship Fund is once again open and available for students who have been selected in a SSACT representative team and is required to travel interstate to compete at the respective School Sport Australia National Championships.
More information on the Scholarship Fund and its consideration criteria, can be found here.
Successful applicants will receive a $500 deduction from their team fees during the payment phase of the team preparation process. The approval process can be quite quick once the student is selected and one of the criteria is deemed as a 'Circumstantial Hardship' e.g. multiple children from the same family making teams in a close timeframe.
Scholarship applications are to be submitted to eo@schoolsportact.org.au.
Macdonald shines on hockey field
Collegian makes Radford proud
Macdonald shines on hockey field
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Radford Collegian Darcy Macdonald (Class of 2022) has been named in Hockey Australia ‘Burras’ 2024 U21 Squad.
From the squad, teams will be selected to complete at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia in October, then the Junior World Cup Qualifiers in New Zealand, with the ultimate goal of being named in the Australian final team for the 2025 Junior World Cup.
In his senior year at Radford College, Hockey Australia included Darcy in their 'Futures squad' which is the first time that players are nationally identified ahead of a list of international opportunities, including the Olympics.
"Radford is very proud of Darcy’s achievements. He has worked extremely hard to get to the level he is at, and it is wonderful to see that he is reaping the rewards. We thoroughly enjoy supporting and following our current students and collegians as they pursue their goals, and we look forward to seeing Darcy work towards the senior hockey representative ranks." – Ms Megan Fritch, Radford College Director of Sport.
Darcy's father, Mr Darryle Macdonald was a long-serving HPE teacher and former Director of Cricket at Radford and retired earlier this year.
Darryle was a top-grade cricket player and a hockey player in his own right. He represented the ACT in hockey at the national championships in 1989.
Radford College Giving Day
Mark your calendars - 5 June 2024
Radford College Giving Day
Share this articleAs our College celebrates our 40th birthday, the Radford College Foundation will host its first Giving Day on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
Money raised will go towards scholarships and Radford’s future.
Giving Day is not just about financial contributions, it's about coming together as a community to show our support and appreciation for Radford College. Whether it's a donation, big or small, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about our fundraiser, every effort counts and makes a difference.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
1. Make a Donation: Your tax-deductible donation to the Foundation will contribute to scholarships and the development of the Radford campus to navigate the future of education. Whether the amount is big or small, every contribution counts.
2. Spread the Word: Share our Giving Day campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues who may be interested in supporting our College. Together, we can reach a wider audience and make an even greater impact.
3. Social Media Engagement: Follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Like, comment, and share our Giving Day posts on these social media platforms to help us increase visibility and reach a wider audience.
Click here to visit the Giving Day website.
We are incredibly grateful for the support we receive. Your dedication and commitment to the College make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students.
Please mark your calendars for 5 June 2024. Together, we can make this a truly memorable and impactful event.
Thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to celebrating Giving Day with you.
Take Raddy the Teddy home
Sign-up at our pop-up stall tomorrow
Take Raddy the Teddy home
Share this articleRaddy the Teddy has heard that there is a Radford College Giving Day on Wednesday 5 June and is keen to be part of it.
The thing with Raddy is that he will need a home . . . will you be able to help?
If you think you can provide Raddy with a good home, please make sure you come along to our Giving Day pop-up stall tomorrow, 30 May between 2 pm and 4 pm in front of the ELC. All you need to do is provide us with your name and phone number and perhaps you will be chosen to take Raddy home with you.
Make sure you continue to follow our us on Facebook and Instagram to see what Raddy is up to at Radford College.
Join the Push-Up Challenge
Raising funds and awareness for mental health
Join the Push-Up Challenge
Share this articleFrom the 5 – 28 June, Radford College is taking part in the Push-Up Challenge, challenging students and staff to complete 3,249 push-ups in total.
The Push-Up Challenge is a free mental health and fitness event focused on pushing for better mental health for all Australians. Participants will complete 3,249 push-ups (or alternative exercises) over 24 days, representing the 3,249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022.
Each day, participants will complete a different number of push-ups and receive a mental health fact, which relates to mental health statistics in Australia. The alternative exercises may be star jumps, sit-ups, squats or similar exercises.
Click here for a video on how it works.
We encourage students and family members to join their House team and Radford staff to join the staff team.
Reporting back on Radford Reaches Out
Thank you College Community!
Reporting back on Radford Reaches Out
Share this articleBy Rev. Dr Katherine Rainger, Senior Chaplain
Radford College is a generous-spirited learning community. In the lead up to Foundation Day each year the whole College participates in a fundraising appeal called ‘Radford Reaches Out’. The funds raised support organisations doing great work locally, nationally and internationally.
Junior School
The Radford Student Council (RSC) focused their fundraising efforts on supporting the four children sponsored through Compassion Australia. The sponsorship program ensures they have access to healthy food, clean water, medical care and education
The RSC also worked hard to ensure that every year group was equipped with the information about organisations that they could support including:
- Koala Hospital Port Macquarie
- Mercy Ships
- UNICEF
- WaterAid
- Australian Marine Conservation Society
- Rural Aid Australia
- World Wildlife Fund
- Landcare Australia
- Lifeline Canberra
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- TEAR Australia
- Doctors Without Borders
- Orange Sky
- Ronald McDonald House Canberra
The Junior School raised a total of $7 941.
Secondary School
Radford Awareness and Service (RAS) ran a BBQ at the Athletics carnival, co-ordinated a successful Rainbow-inspired fundraising day and collected direct donations through the online site.
The money raised by RAS will go to St John’s Care to support Canberrans in need and Anglicans in Development to help fund nutritional, education and support programs in Gaza, Jordan, Sri Lanka and Kenya, which aim to improve the health and livelihoods of families, especially children, and those living with a disability.
The Secondary School raised a total of $2 970.
Thank you to everyone who supported Radford Reaches Out in 2024. Close to $11 000 is making its way to organisations who are making a positive impact near and far.
Free Workshop for Parents
Limited spots available
Free Workshop for Parents
Share this articleThe Radford Secondary School Wellbeing team are excited to announce that, in response to popular demand, we are offering another round of the 3-session workshop on Managing Parental Stress using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (pronounced as the word “ACT”) focuses on developing psychological flexibility and mindfulness for a better quality of life. It is a form of psychotherapy that teaches people to:
- let unpleasant thoughts and feelings that are out of your control come and go, and
- take action towards living a life you want to live.
The three workshops will focus on strategies including mindfulness, self-compassion and values to help you manage difficult thoughts and emotions that parents can experience.
This program is offered to all parents with a student in Years 7 –12 and the group will be capped at approximate 10 participants.
When: 6, 13 and 20 June 2024 (Thursday evenings)
Time: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Where: In person at Radford College, bottom level of the Morison Building
Cost: Free
If you would like to sign up, please send an email to the workshop organiser by no later than 3 June 2024.