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SchoolTV - Eating Disorders
The focus of this edition of SchoolTV is on eating disorders. An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, characterised by eating, exercise and body weight or shape becoming an unhealthy preoccupation of someone’s life.
17 May 2018SchoolTV – Physical Activity and Exercise
In the last decade, children’s participation in physical activity and exercise has been in decline. In this digital age, children are using computers and mobile devices, not only for learning, but for relaxation and recreation purposes.
19 April 2018SchoolTV – Diet and Nutrition
The 21st Century has seen major shifts in dietary intakes globally, with a significant increase in the consumption of sugars, snack foods, takeaway foods and high-energy foods. At the same time, the consumption of nutrient and fibre-dense foods is diminishing.
08 March 2018SchoolTV – School Transitions
First introduced to the Carey community last year, SchoolTV is a resource aimed at giving our parents and the broader community an opportunity to explore and understand many of the mental issues that can affect our children.
08 February 2018From the Deputy Principal
Term 4 is jam-packed with ‘lasts’, followed closely by many ‘firsts’ for Carey students. In October, we sadly farewelled the Year 12 Class of 2017. For some time they had been talking about their last sports match for Carey, their last House session, last assembly and even last ever class.
23 November 2017SchoolTV – School Transitions
This edition of SchoolTV focuses on school transitions. Starting school is not just about the first day, it is a process that begins when children and families begin preparation in the months before a new school year.
10 November 2017SchoolTV – Internet Addiction
In today’s digital environment, the internet can be viewed as a valuable tool for education, research and entertainment. Young people tend to go from one screen to another, but how much is too much?
03 August 2017SchoolTV – Social Media and Digital Reputation
The Vulnerabilities for Children and Adolescents
01 June 2017SchoolTV – Sexting
This issue of SchoolTV will focus on the phenomenon of sexting – sending of provocative or sexual images, messages or videos to another person, generally by use of mobile phones but can include posting online.
04 May 2017