Food for Thought

As we approach the holiday break, I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts on how you can make the most of this time for yourselves and your children. The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with family, unwind from the...

I hope this message finds you well. As the Counsellor here at Pacific, I am thrilled to connect with you through this newsletter to shed light on the role that school counsellors play in shaping the holistic development of students. My primary...

Raising children is both a huge joy and a unique challenge. At the end of some days, you may high-five yourself for being the most amazing parent, while others you may sit on the couch, head in hands, wondering how things got to where they did today...

My name is Brendan Macaulay, and I am the new College Counsellor. I have only just this week joined the PLC community, and I am extremely thankful for the warm welcome I have already received from staff, students, and the parent body. I have been...

My name is Brendan Macaulay, and I am the new College Counsellor. I have only just this week joined the PLC community, and I am extremely thankful for the warm welcome I have already received from staff, students, and the parent body. I have been...

Social media influencers have become powerful individuals who often shape the opinions and beliefs of others due to strong connections with their audiences. In today's fast-paced digital world, attention has become a valuable commodity. However, the...

Parents are children’s references and often are their first friends. After all, they share their games and experiences. However, it’s natural that as children grow, they begin to create new relationships. They meet friends at school, in the...

The use of mobile phones and technology in schools has been a highly debated topic internationally, including in Australia. For parents concerned about mobile phone separation anxiety in their children, it is important to acknowledge it as a real...

Raising sensitive issues with young people can be challenging. It’s important that young people feel comfortable and supported to talk about their mental health. Here are some things you can do to encourage this: • Think about how you can talk about...

Parenting an early teen is a lot like parenting a toddler in some ways. The developmental stage is all about moving toward independence, not always gracefully or responsibly. We can't change our child's basic personality, and the outside environment...