Dear Parents and Carers,

I am a Student and Family Counsellor with CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn and I am excited to be working at St Michael’s Primary School once again in 2019. I will be at the school every second Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm (the even weeks).

My role is to support the emotional and social wellbeing of students and their families. As a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, I offer a professional service and I provide a safe space to talk about any issues your child is experiencing. Please feel free to contact me through the school office if you have any concerns for your child, or you can speak with your child’s teacher and they can refer you to me.

At this time of year many parents struggle to know how to help their child who may be experiencing school refusal. It is a common issue for many children but there are some things you can do at home to help your child. I’ve attached a link to some good information about what you can try. If you find you are still struggling then I’d be happy to have a chat with you.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-refusal/school-refusal

Warmest wishes,
Carrie Coghlan