St Catherine’s Parent Forums – Not to be missed
St Catherine’s School will host two Parent Forums in 2011, exploring topics pertinent to adolescent health and wellbeing. The forums will be presented by experts in the field, Michael Gordon and Paul Dillon, and members of our parent and wider community are encouraged to attend.
Why are Adolescent Girls so Puzzling?
Presented by Michael Gordon
Wednesday 9 March, 7.00pm
Dorothy Pizzey Centre
Michael Gordon is the Acting Clinical Director of Early in Life (formally CAMHS) at Southern Health. He has completed a clinical doctorate in the area of adolescent depression and is an Adjunct Lecturer at Monash University. He is currently involved in the School Refusal Clinic at Monash University amongst other collaborative projects with Monash Medical Centre and the University.
Michael regularly speaks to schools on topics such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, children of parents with mental illness and self-harm.
Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs – Presented by Paul Dillon
Wednesday 18 May, 7.30pm
Dorothy Pizzey Centre
Many parents may be aware of his book Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs. Paul Dillon regularly provides media comment and is regarded as a key social commentator in Australia, appearing on a wide range of television programs including Sunrise, TODAY and the 7PM project. Paul also had a regular spot on a national program on Triple J for seven years where he dealt with current youth drug issues.
Paul will be running a range of sessions at School for students in Years 10 to 12, which will be followed by the Parent Forum.