Good evening all! The end is in sight, TY and Sixth Year Grads happening on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. The house exams are next week. We had a very interesting talk with Psychotherapist Evelyn OConnell today in the library on supporting your student through their exams. Following it we all felt a quiet sense of purpose at the calm approach that Evelyn advocates . Among her recommendations she advises to prioritise wellbeing and create a support environment. Give your student space to do their study , don’t fuss over them too much. Reassure them that it is okay and normal to feel nervous and anxious. For the rest of the tips I have uploaded her notes and please find them below.
A BIG thanks to the fabulous hard working parents who have taken it upon themselves to help weed and tidy up the school grounds all in the spirit of good will and community. You know who you are. Looking forward to seeing you Friday morning and anybody else who would care to help out!
Helium Arts Hosting Several Events for Young People with Disabilities
Helium Arts is running free monthly Saturday Youth Meet-ups in Dublin—a fun, welcoming space where
young people with conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare
conditions, and more can express themselves through art, build confidence, and connect with others who
understand their journey. The following additional supports are available to attendees:
Creative workshops led by professional artists.
A chance to make friends in a supportive environment.
On-site medic available if needed.
Absolutely free to attend!
The monthly meetups are scheduled for the following dates in Fatima United Group FRC, 3 Reuben Plaza,
D8 Rialto, Dublin, D08 DKP6
24th of May
20th of September
22nd of November
13th of December
Helium Arts are also running Art Camps this summer in Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork. Bookings are
now open, and you can read more about their offerings and register your interest HERE.
PARENTLINE: Printable Brochure for Parents Outlining the Service
Parentline is in operation for over 40 years providing a confidential
helpline for parents and guardians and supporting over 150,000 callers
in that time. Parentline provides non-judgemental support, guidance
and information on all aspects of parenting relating to newborn babies,
toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers and adult children.
Parentline is open Monday- Thursday 10am to 9pm and Fridays 10am to
7pm. To contact Parentline, you may call on (01) 873 3500 or access the
Parentline webpage at www.parentline.ie.
Free Publications for Parents and Children Experiencing Separation
Parenting Positively: Coping with Separation for Children
This eBooklet is for separated parents of children aged 6-12 years to
read with their children. It will answer some questions that children
may have about their parents’ separation and support parents and
children to talk about the issue together. The publication is available
free of charge via the online shop which you can access by clicking
Aware Mental Health Webinars
Aware runs monthly webinars which feature expert speakers on a range of topics connected to mental
health. Originally the Aware Lecture Series took place in person in Dublin, now the Aware Webinar
Series take place online, meaning you can log in from
anywhere and watch live.
You can register for an upcoming webinar or watch
or listen back to past releases by clicking the image
to the right.
It is also possible to listen back to previous Aware webinars HERE. These webinars include episodes
on many topics including the following:
• Navigating bipolar disorder through psychological approaches
• Understanding the connection between ADHD and depression
• Understanding grief, loss and depression
• Understanding anxiety and worry
• Bipolar disorder: journey to diagnosis
• Investing in your mental health: A compassionate approach
• The benefits of peer support in managing depression
• Exploring anxiety
• Exploring mental health across the lifespan
• Managing mental illness in the workplace- A practical approach
• The power threat meaning framework: understanding mental health difficulties within the
context of psychological & social factors.
• The impact of chronic Illness on psychological wellbeing
• Men’s mental health for men’s health week
• The impact of relationships on physical and mental health
