Secondary 2025 PARENT PARTNERSHIPS
SESSIONS IN 2025
Term 1
1. Connecting With Learning Enrichment
2. Keeping Your Child Safe Online - Susan Mclean
3. Coffee With The Counsellors
Term 2
1. Tuning Into Teens (English) - 6 week course
2. Connecting With Learning Enrichment - Building Writing Stamina: Practical Tips To Support Your Child
3. Helping Your Teen To Be Confident And Capable - Dr Judith Locke
4. Coffee With The Counsellors
Term 3
1. Tuning Into Teens (Mandarin) - 6 week course
2. Connecting With Learning Enrichment Making Exam Prep Easier: Time Management Tips And Planning Strategies For Success
3. Coffee With The Counsellors
Term 4
1. Tuning Into Teens (English) - 6 week course
2. Connecting With Learning Enrichment: Helping Your Child Thrive: Simple Strategies To Support Their Learning At Home
3. Coffee With The Counsellors
Term 1
Connecting With Learning Enrichment: Executive Functioning: Helping Your Child Stay Organised and Focused at Home.
Monday, 10 February
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Join the Learning Enrichment Team for a series of lunchtime sessions designed to empower you with practical tools and strategies to support your teen’s learning journey. These sessions are tailored for secondary school parents and provide valuable insights into helping your child succeed in their studies and exams.
Please click HERE to register.
Keeping Your Child Safe OnlineSusan Mclean
Wednesday, 12 February
5.00 PM - 6.30 PM
Susan Mclean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and young people. She was a member of the Victorian Police for 27 years and was the first appointed Officer to a position involving cyber safety and young people. She is a sought after presenter and advisor and has delivered keynote presentations, written papers and regularly provides professional development for those working in education and other key youth stakeholders.
Susan will be joining AIS as part of the Secondary back to school 2025 evening.
Coffee With The Counsellors: Supporting Emotional Well-being –Focused on managing anxiety and promoting mental health.
Monday, 24 February
8.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Join us for engaging discussions and valuable insights from our experienced counselling team in a relaxed and informal setting. These sessions are designed to help parents connect with our counsellors, who will provide information specifically relevant to navigating common challenges with adolescents. Topics covered will include connecting with your teen, managing digital distractions, and promoting healthy sleep habits.
Please click HERE to register.
Term 2
Tuning Into Teens (English) - 6 week course
22 April- 3 June
8.30 AM - 10.00 AM
We are excited to offer Tuning Into Teens, a parenting program designed to support you in strengthening your connection with your adolescent. This evidence-based program focuses on building emotional intelligence, improving communication, and helping parents navigate the ups and downs of teenage development. Through practical strategies, you’ll learn how to better understand your teen’s emotions, foster resilience, and create a positive family environment. Join us in this journey to enhance your relationship with your teen and support
their growth during these formative years. Spaces are limited, more details will be sent out during term 1.
Please click HERE to register.
Connecting With Learning Enrichment
- Building Writing Stamina: Practical Tips To Support Your Child
Monday, 5 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Please click HERE to register.
Coffee With The Counsellors: Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits –Addressing the importance of sleep and strategies for better sleep.
Monday, 19 May
8.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Please click HERE to register.
Helping Your Teen To Be Confident And Capable (Parents)- Dr Judith Locke
Tuesday, 20 May
6.30 PM
Dr Judith Locke is registered clinical psychologist specialising in modern parenting, family wellbeing and academic environments, as well as a former teacher and school counsellor. Her practical strategies help parents and teachers assist children to become confident and capable as they develop their maturity and independence.
Please click HERE to register.
Term 3
Tuning Into Teens (Mandarin) - 6 week course
29 July - 9 September
8.30 AM - 10.00 AM
Link to follow.
Connecting With Learning Enrichment Making Exam Prep Easier: Time Management Tips And Planning Strategies For Success
Monday, 11 August
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Please click HERE to register.
Coffee With The Counsellors Topic: TBC
Monday, 25 August
8.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Please click HERE to register.
Term 4
Tuning Into Teens (English) - 6 week course
14 October - 18 November
8.30 AM -10.00 AM
Please click HERE to register.
Tuning Into Teens (English) - 6 week course
17 October - 28 November
8.30 AM - 10.00 AM
Please click HERE to register.
Connecting With Learning
Enrichment: Helping Your Child
Thrive: Simple Strategies To Support Their Learning At Home
Monday, 27 October
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please click HERE to register.
Coffee With The Counsellors
Topic: TBC
Monday, 10 November
8.30 AM - 9.30 AM
Please click HERE to register.
PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERIES
Growing Up Online
Susan Mclean On Campus Session
• Wednesday, 12 February 2025 5:00 PM
Susan Mclean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and young people. She was a member of the Victorian Police for 27 years and was the first appointed Officer to a position involving cyber safety and young people. She is a sought after presenter and advisor and has delivered keynote presentations, written papers and regularly provides professional development for those working in education and other key youth stakeholders. Her presentation is always informative and entertaining and will cover the positive benefits of technology, as well as what parents need to be aware of.
Helping Your Child To Be Confident & Capable
Dr Judith Locke On Campus Session
• Monday, 19 May 2025
6:30 PM
Elementary & Early Years Parents
Please click HERE to register.
• Tuesday, 20 May 2025
6:30 PM
Secondary Parents
Please click HERE to register.
Dr Judith Locke is registered clinical psychologist specialising in modern parenting, family wellbeing and academic environments, as well as a former teacher and school counsellor. Her practical strategies help parents and teachers assist children to become confident and capable as they develop their maturity and independence. Her presentation assists parents adopt a parenting approach that truly builds their children’s or teens’ resilience, wellbeing, and competence, and is focused on specific practical, implementable strategies for parents.