A webinar for parents who have children starting at secondary school after the summer.
Practical tips and a discussion with our panel:
Niamh O’Flanagan – School Chaplain, Glenamaddy Community School
Helen Butler – Information Officer, Youth Work Ireland Galway
Gina Dermody – Clinical Director, Adolessence
Emmet Major – Planet Youth Coordinator, WRDATF / GRETB
Contents:
00:00 Planet Youth presentation and prevention information for parents
13:00 Step Up website
16:37 Questions to the panel
Topics Covered Include:
- The longer day and activities
- Homework
- Mentoring schemes and pastoral care
- Nervousness
- Extracurricular activities
- Skills for school – organisation
- Dyslexia
01:06:00 Last tips and conclusion
The Step Up website is here. This is suitable for students and parents to use during the summer.
Emmet’s presentation is here.
