Inaburra School Podcast

This podcast is another in a series of conversations designed to equip families around issues of health and wellbeing. In this episode we talk about the wide-spread problem of vaping amongst young people. We chat about everything from what vaping is and looks like, how you can help your child and what Inaburra is doing to support our families. For more information about the statistics we discuss in the podcast, please visit https://darta.net.au/vaping-parent-resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Term 3 starting on Tuesday, our students will be returning to at least 2 weeks of Online Learning due to the Sydney lockdown.  David Collins is joined by Dr James Pietsch and Andrew Coote to discuss our key learning from last years lockdown and what Online Learning this year will look like for Inaburra students and parents.  Tips for parents, expectations of students and a closer look at Year 12 are the key focus points of this episode of the Inaburra PodcastReplyForward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of recent media focus, David Collins, Head of Senior School at Inaburra sits down with Dr James Pietsch, Principal, to discuss the role of schools in educating students in appropriate sexual behaviours and protecting students in instances of peer-to-peer sexual misconduct. This episode of the Inaburra Podcast is a precursor to the Parent Information event which will be held on Wednesday 28 April 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first Inaburra Podcast episode for 2021, Head of Senior School David Collins chats with Jocelyn Brewer, renown psychologist and researcher, about Gaming Addiction and Social Media reliance in teenagers. Jocelyns informed and refreshing view on this conflict point in many families makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and challenging conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Inaburra Podcast, Karen Easton, Director of Teaching and Learning K- 12 speaks with David Collins, Head of Senior School, Andrew Coote – Head of Junior School and James Pietsch – Principal, about the new online learning environment.This podcast answers questions and concerns from parents, includingWhat are the expectations and responsibilities of students, parents and teachers?What will a typical day look like for children from Kindergarten to Year 12?What does an ideal learning environment at home look like?Does ‘homework’ continue during online home learning?What do I do if my child is struggling to adapt to an online learning environment?We also recommend you listen to this previous episode of the Inaburra School Podcast for a discussion on how to support your child, and talk to them about crisis events.

On this episode of the Inaburra Podcast, David Collins talks to Joanne Wyles, Andrew Coote and Maria Taylor about practical strategies for parents to use as they talk to their children about crisis events. 2020 has started with a number of challenges that have impacted our students in a variety of ways, and managing the anxiety and difficult questions that can arise in situations including the bushfires and the current virus pandemic is a challenge that many of our parents are facing. We hope you find this discussion informative and practical.In addition to the podcast, the Australian Psychological Society have released a Fact Sheet on ‘Tips for Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety’ that our welfare team believe you might also find helpful.

At Inaburra’s inaugural Sports Awards Presentation in November, Len Pascoe shared his journey from school cricket team member for Punchbowl High, to Test and World Series Cricketer and fast bowler for Australia.His practical and inspiring message was perfect for our sportspeople to hear, and one that we believe any student or parent can find insight and encouragement in. Our thanks to Len Pascoe for joining us for our Sports Awards Presentation, and to Simon Wadds, faculty leader of PDHPE, for hosting.

This is one of our favourite moments from our Teen Wellbeing and Mental Health Information Evening.The panel is chaired by Melanie Clarke (Director of Student and Staff Welfare at Inaburra) and features Dr Andrew Parkin (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), Julia London (Clinical, Educational and Developmental Psychologist) and the Inaburra Senior School Counsellors, Michelle DeRieve and Maria Taylor. We were also joined by Rebecca Gosling from Headspace.

This is one of our favourite moments from our Teen Wellbeing and Mental Health Information Evening.The panel is chaired by Melanie Clarke (Director of Student and Staff Welfare at Inaburra) and features Dr Andrew Parkin (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), Julia London (Clinical, Educational and Developmental Psychologist) and the Inaburra Senior School Counsellors, Michelle DeRieve and Maria Taylor.

This is one of our favourite moments from our Teen Wellbeing and Mental Health Information Evening.The panel is chaired by Melanie Clarke (Director of Student and Staff Welfare at Inaburra) and features Dr Andrew Parkin (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), Julia London (Clinical, Educational and Developmental Psychologist) and the Inaburra Senior School Counsellors, Michelle DeRieve and Maria Taylor

This episode is the full recording from our Teen Wellbeing and Mental Health Information Evening where we are joined by a panel of mental health professionals to discuss parenting teens and supporting their wellbeing and mental health.The panel is chaired by Melanie Clarke (Director of Student and Staff Welfare at Inaburra) and features Dr Andrew Parkin (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), Julia London (Clinical, Educational and Developmental Psychologist) and the Inaburra Senior School Counsellors, Michelle DeRieve and Maria Taylor. We were also joined by Rebecca Gosling from Headspace.

There are many challenges and changes our new Year 7 students face as they get ready to start Senior School in 2020. In this episode, we will be discussing how parents can best equip their child for the changes ahead, and how parents can work with the school to ensure this major education milestone sets your child up for success for the rest of their secondary schooling. David Collins, the Head of Senior School at Inaburra is joined by 4 staff members who oversee major elements of your child’s transition into Year 7, Mrs Karen Easton (Director of Teaching and Learning K-12), Mr Liam Bailey (Director of Curriculum 7-12), Mrs Susan Gaskell (Director of Student Services) and Mrs Melanie Clarke (Director of Student and Staff Welfare).Inaburra is an Independent, co-educational K-12 school in South Sydney. Visit www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au

In the first episode of the Inaburra School Podcast, we speak with a Psychologist and Psychiatrist about parenting teens and supporting their wellbeing and mental health. Both Mrs London and Dr Parkin will be joining us for the Teen Wellbeing Information Event, open to the community, on Wednesday 16 October at 7:00pm in the PAC Theater at Inaburra School.Inaburra is an Independent, co-educational K-12 school in South Sydney. Visit www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au