Our thanks…
To those parents, students who helped with the clean-up of the Yellow Bin rubbish spill on Hewitts Rd and Merivale Lane last Friday morning. Much appreciated! 

Sports and Multi-Purpose Centre Construction 
Please note that next week there will be initial works commencing at the site on Hewitts Road, there may be minor delays on Hewitts Road at drop off and pick up times due to trucks entering and leaving the site. 

PDPs (Personal Development Plans)
Tutors and your daughters will be completing these by the end of term.

LPCs (Learning Progress Conferences)
These take place 4.00 - 8.00pm on Thursday 25 March (school will finish at 3.00pm for students), on Tuesday 30 March (normal finish time of 3.20pm) and 1pm on Thursday 1 April for Boarders. School will finish at 12.30pm on this last day of term.

Care & Development Network
Let’s be honest. Parenting is HARD! It has been argued that parenting teenagers is the hardest time to be a parent. There are of course many benefits to having teenagers too, let’s not discount those (less toilet training, someone to do the dishes, no desperate rush to get a babysitter, more independence on both sides…). However, it is generally acknowledged to be a bit of a stressful time while the parent/caregiver and child negotiate their way through a relationship with constantly changing boundaries.

It is important for parents/caregivers to be able to look after themselves so that a positive relationship with their child will continue, and even thrive during this time. Below are some resources if you, or someone you know, is struggling at the moment. As a first step, if you are experiencing any physical or mental health difficulties, your GP can be a great first point of call.

Alcohol Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 Confidential information, advice and referral service for people with questions about their own or someone else’s drinking or drug use. Callers can access brief interventions while those needing ongoing counselling are referred to appropriate local service.

Gambling Helpline New Zealand – 0800 654 655 Support for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can talk to counsellors for free any time – click the chat button on www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz.

Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389 For people feeling anxious or for those seeking advice for a friend or family member.

Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions.

Disordered Eating – 0800 2 EDANZ or (09) 5222679 www.ed.or.nz Offering support, advice and understanding so you can support your loved one to recover from an eating disorder.

Lifeline Aotearoa - 0800 54 33 54 A free and confidential crisis helpline service. Lifeline provides brief intervention counselling support for all areas of concern, for example: relationships, employment, finances, abuse, suicide, parenting, sexual identity, substance abuse, mental illness, and depression.

Outline – 0800 688 5463 www.outline.org.nz Confidential, free LGBTIQA+ affirming support line, 10.00am to 9.00pm weekdays, 6.00pm to 9.00pm weekends. Calls are welcomed from LGBTIQ+ people, friends and whānau.

For Children

SPARX – www.sparx.org.nz Online self-help tool that teaches young people the key skills needed to help combat depression and anxiety.

The Lowdown – Text 5626 or www.thelowdown.co.nz Support for young people experiencing depression or anxiety.

Youthline – 0800 376 633 or Text 234 Confidential telephone, text and email support for any issue, any time.