Body and Mind

Articles on this page include tips for parents and items on health and well-being for students:

How to Remain a Loving Family

Happy families work to find a solution that's good for everyone.
Everyone wants to be a member of a loving family and every loving family has disagreements, arguments and silly little quarrels. Some disagreements lead to a better understanding, and others, well, no one remembers after the fight is over what started it in the first place. Loving families create a safety zone where anger can be expressed without anyone getting hurt. Read more ...
Thank you to Parenting Tips for this article (12/08/2011)

After Disaster

In the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake, there is a book, After Disaster, available for free download to help schools and families support students through an emotional time. It has been written by registered psychologists Sarah Williams and Peter Stanley, now senior lecturer, Department of Human Development and Counselling, The University of Waikato. (02/03/2011)

The TV Family Lie

Have you watched any of the mainly American ‘family’ shows that are on TV?  I am really frustrated by many of them as they portray a life that I feel is not one our children should aspire to. Read more ...
Article by Principal, Jenny Williams
24/11/2010

Be SunSmart

Kia kaha rā tātou, kei tīkākā
Slip, slop, slap and wrap
Marsden will be introducing the ‘no hat- no sun’ rule for all students. Read more ...
28/10/2010

Research Review
Girls and cyberspace:

Cyberspace is an exciting, evolving space for girls to
explore, express themselves and learn. Many studies have
shown that girls are incredibly active in cyberspace: using
social networking sites, writing blogs, sharing photos and
videos, completing homework, creating online content and
strengthening friendships. Read more ...
28/10/2010

Reproduced with permission from The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia

Parenting Tips

What’s special about tweens?
If you're familiar with ripsticks, Sims, Wii, know your child's bestie and have chosen either team Jacob or
team Edward, then your little prince or princess has probably grown into a "tweenager".
Tweens are aged from 9-14 years. Read more ...
28/10/2010

Research Review
Health & wellbeing: sleep

Sleep is an essential function for humans
throughout their lifespan. In infancy and
early childhood, humans develop sleep habits
and routines which directly affect their
behaviour and cognition. Hormonal changes in
adolescence result in dramatically altered sleep
patterns. Read more ...
28/10/2010

Reproduced with permission from The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia