We are a Happy Families School!

Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership! Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources. We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars. You can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and password.

Unique URL - https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mmnwn

Password - happymmnwn

We recommend bookmarking this link. You should only need to put the password in once and the site will remember you.  

Here is this week’s Term 2 Insights Article: Protecting Our Youngest: Preventing School Harassment Before It Begins (see attachment)

Dr Justin Coulson is a dad to 6 daughters and grandfather to 1 granddaughter. He is the parenting expert and co-host of Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance, and he and his wife host Australia’s #1 podcast for parents and family: The Happy Families Podcast. He has written 9 books about  families and parenting. For further details visit happyfamilies.com.au. 

School TV 

SPECIAL REPORT: Shaping Healthy Masculinity

In today's fast-moving world, many boys are struggling to find direction. Even well-meaning online searches about fitness, confidence or relationships can lead them to content that promotes rigid or unhealthy ideas about masculinity. The critically acclaimed TV show 'Adolescence' has brought fresh attention to this issue, highlighting how boys are often exposed to messages that glorify toughness and dominance, while dismissing empathy and emotional openness.

These outdated beliefs can limit emotional growth and impact how boys relate to others - with real consequences in schools, homes and communities. That's why it's more important than ever to guide boys with care, clarity and connection.

By offering healthier role models, safe spaces to talk, and encouraging respectful friendships - especially across genders - we can help boys develop the confidence, empathy and relationship skills they need to thrive.

This special report calls for a cultural shift and advocates for curiosity-driven dialogue that builds trust and critical thinking. The goal is to raise boys who are not just resistant to harmful influences, but actively capable of questioning and rejecting them. 

Here is the link to your Special Report https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-shaping-healthy-masculinity-au

The Resilience Project

We’re excited to introduce TRP’s evidence-based whole-school wellbeing program. Students participate in weekly lessons to develop and strengthen their skills in Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Literacy. Our staff actively support students in practicing these wellbeing strategies throughout the school day.

Attached is a copy of these strategies that you can print out, discuss with your child, and even incorporate into family routines.

Gratitude

• Recognising and expressing appreciation for the people, places, and things in our lives.
  
• Helps us focus on what we have, increasing happiness and fostering a positive outlook.
  

Empathy

• Understanding others' feelings and perspectives through kindness, compassion, and curiosity.
  
• Strengthens connections, encourages kindness, and promotes positive emotions.
  

Mindfulness

• Being aware of life as we experience it, allowing us to respond rather than react.
  
• Supports balance, presence, and deeper connection in daily life.
  

Emotional Literacy

• Learning to identify, label, and regulate emotions effectively.
  
• Reduces the impact of uncomfortable emotions and enhances positive ones.