Supporting Young People in Our Peninsula Community: Parent Workshops and Conversations

At Peninsula Grammar, we recognise that the wellbeing of our students is strengthened through a strong partnership between school and home. As part of this commitment, we are hosting a range of programs and workshops for parents and guardians within our Peninsula Community, providing opportunities to learn, connect and share strategies for supporting young people as they grow.

Keeping Kids Safe: Preventing Sexual Harm and Violence

Peninsula Grammar is proud to host this Australian-first initiative designed to provide parents and guardians the opportunity to equip themselves with the tools to have open, respectful and age-appropriate conversations with their young people about consent, gender, sexuality and relationships.

This joint initiative between WHISE and La Trobe University is backed by research and created by a team of experts deeply dedicated to the prevention of sexual violence. The free program is targeted to parents of children in Years 5 to 9 and takes place over four consecutive weeks. To support you in applying your knowledge you will receive practical resources including a book, workbook and conversation starters.

Over the course of four evenings, you will build confidence as a parent in talking with your young person about relationships in a way that aligns with your family values, culture and faith. We encourage you to seize the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment where you can connect with other parents, ask questions, apply knowledge and reflect on your role in shaping a culture of consent.

Course outline:

• Session 1: Parents as educators for young people including strategies for communicating about sex with young people
• Session 2: Healthy relationships and affirmative consent laws
• Session 3: Sexual safety for young people including online, physical and emotional safety
• Session 4: Understanding the social and cultural drivers of violence and how to take preventative action

Course details (attend all 4 sessions):

• Wednesday 22 April, 6:00 – 8:30pm
• Wednesday 29 April, 6:00 – 8:30pm
• Wednesday 6 May, 6:00 – 8:30pm
• Wednesday 13 May, 6:00 – 8:30pm

We invite you to be part of something special and help build the evidence base for primary prevention of sexual violence through your engagement with this program.

If you would like to know more we invite you to watch this video.

To register for the program, click here: https://whise.org.au/keeping-kids-safe/

An Evening for Parents: Raising Adolescent Daughters

Parents are also invited to join Head of Wellbeing, Anne Stringer, and Head of Respectful Relationships, Suzanne Penhall, for an evening of conversation and reflection focused on the experiences of raising adolescent daughters.

Following last year’s well-received workshop on raising young men, this session will explore the unique opportunities and challenges that can arise during the teenage years for girls. Drawing on insights from Anne Stringer’s recently published book, the evening will share the voices and experiences of young women and what they can teach us about parenting through adolescence.

Adolescence can be a time when young women are thoughtful, creative and inspiring, but it can also bring challenges as they navigate strong emotions, independence and boundaries. This workshop offers parents the chance to come together, share perspectives and explore practical ways to support their daughters through this important stage of life.

Event details:

When: Tuesday 31 March, 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Ansett Hall
Cost: Free
Booking Here:  https://events.humanitix.com/weaving-the-stories-together-workshop-for-parents-of-adolescent-daughters

Weaving the Stories Together by Anne Stringer will be available for purchase on the night.

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