From the Guidance Officer
Jo Minto
Dear New Farm Community
It has been a pleasure to work with the New Farm school community over 2021.
My highlight this year was definitely our gorgeous Harmony Day assembly and celebrating the rich diversity of cultures we have represented here in our school community. I am also grateful to have worked with some of our students who stepped through challenging periods and developed and grew their toolkit of responses to challenge and change.
As we enter the holiday period, I am sharing some links that might be of assistance over the Christmas vacation along with links to some activities that might be worth exploring:
The Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) has some fantastic exhibitions and they are free! The children’s activities are well worth a visit. https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/kids
The Queensland Museum https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/ another wonderful, educational and free outing.
Queensland Museum Science Centre https://sparklab.qm.qld.gov.au/ Ticketed
https://www.familiesmagazine.com.au/school-holiday-activities-brisbane/ - online guide to activities over the holidays for families
Of course, there’s always picnics, the beach, park visits, art and craft, board games, backyard fun, walks, swimming and play along with opportunities for ‘downtime’ rest and recuperation after another BIG year.
Support and parenting links:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
The eSafety Commissioner website is an excellent website with advice for parents and carers to help children have safe experiences online.
https://www.familychildconnect.org.au/
Excellent free support available for when the wheels fall off… or you just need some support when things are tough.
https://parentline.com.au/
Free counselling for parents and carers
An online community service directory for Queensland parents, families and professionals looking to find support
Finally, I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful festive season and holiday period and look forward to working with the school community again in 2022.
Stay safe and well and enjoy your time with friends and family.
Happy Christmas!