Assistant Principal - Mission - Staff and Student Wellbeing

Father’s Day made me, as a father, to stop and reflect on the changing image of a father. We are living in a society where there is a greater prevalence of stepfathers, single fathers and grandfathers raising our young people. This may result in an entirely different dynamic in a family unit. 

In many situations we can also see some fathers far more involved in the day to day running of the household and family. 

In days gone by, money-making used to be the key focus of dads but now, they are becoming multi-talented just like women who take care of the household work, office work and their children as well. Covid-19 has also meant that many fathers are presently working from home and possibly being more involved with their children.

Studies show that children who receive more affection and love from their fathers (or father figures) are less likely to develop behavioural issues in the future.

Please take the time to view the following clip: Celebrating Father's Day

Sociologists say it's common for people to perceive that God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. If dad is caring, patient and concerned then children will believe God has those same characteristics. And the opposite holds true when a father is harsh, judgmental or absent. (Matthew Brown. 2013)

The last Parenting Ideas webinar aired on Wednesday 9/9/20 at 8:00pm. This webinar “Teaching People about Healthy Relationships” was an informative and well spent hour. Parents are reminded to use the voucher code HEALTHY at the checkout to avoid paying the $37 viewing fee. The recorded webinars are available until December 2020. 

The CSO have shared a Parent Online Safety Resource. In a time when students can be exposed to more and more questionable material, parents need to stay as up to date as possible. Please take the time to see how secure your practices are.

Until next time: