MoGC Connect Meeting

If you have a topic you’d like raised at the MoGC Connect meeting, send agenda items to mogc.connect@cnsstu.catholic.edu.au.

Save the date! The next MoGC Connect meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30pm in the multi-purpose room (above the library).

2025 Parent Contacts 

If you have a question about your child’s year level, are looking for information or need some guidance on where to direct an enquiry, these parents contacts are happy for you to reach out to them:

• Prep: Stacey Watt: staceylwatt@outlook.com
• Year 1: Louise Bernstein: louise.bernstein@blueoceanic.com &
  
  Emma Smith: emmajb21@hotmail.com
• Year 2: James Rickman: jamesrickman@yahoo.com.au
• Year 3: Paula Kelly: paulajkelly81@gmail.com
• Year 4: Jenny Gangell: jenny.gangell@gmail.com
• Year 5: Joeleen Bettini: joeleenb1@bigpond.com & Bindi Cooper: coopernb@outlook.com
• Year 6: Kate & Carl Vogler: katevogler@hotmail.com

Coffee on the Deck

Parents and carers are invited to join us for Coffee on the Deck each Tuesday between 8:30 and 9:00. This is a great opportunity to chat with staff and meet other families. 

Happy Families 

Mother of Good Counsel subscribes to Happy Families, one of Australia's most trusted sources of parenting education and support. This subscription provides families with Insight articles (published here each fortnight) and opportunities to attend FREE online webinars.

Insight articles: 

• Help! My child just shrugs

• The power of belonging 

Fathering Project  

Raising children today means more than just teaching them right from wrong - it’s about understanding the world they’re growing up in and being active participants in guiding them through it.

With the rise of social media, digital platforms, and shifting ideas of identity and respect, it’s crucial to stay connected and remain curious about the influences affecting both our sons and daughters.

Stay Curious and Open with Your Kids

Try this: Make a habit of asking open-ended questions about what your child is experiencing online.

Ask about the shows they’re watching, the people they follow, and the messages they’re receiving. This helps create an open dialogue where you can guide them toward healthy values, self-respect, and respect for others.

For boys, it’s about building their sense of self-worth and questioning outdated ideas of masculinity. For girls, it’s about empowering them to stand strong in their identity, teaching them to navigate societal pressures, and reinforcing the importance of self-respect in the face of often harmful online narratives.

By staying curious and engaged, you can help ensure children feel supported and affirmed as they navigate an ever-changing world.