Upcoming FREE parent seminars available for all in the community, not just parents of Brighton Grammar School and Firbank Grammar School, but for all parents, include:

Wednesday 23 May - Bullying - Robert Sanderson Hall, Brighton Grammar School (St Andrew's St Brighton)

As parents we truly need to understand this topic and learn how to help our children deal with any form of bullying, whether a one off jibe on the sports field or an ongoing and repeated intention to hurt or overpower another.  Melissa Anderson, director and tutor of Shine Academy for girls and Longford and Fraser Academy for boys, will present on this important topic. Melissa will show you how to identify who the bullies are, how and why they target particular children and how to equip your children with the skills to be assertive and flourish in the school ground.  See Melissas flyer or register your interest with Melissa on 9596 8814 or at info@shineacademy.com.au

Wednesday 22 August - How do I raise a Resilient Child? - Patricia Turner Centre CCA Hall, Firbank Grammar School (Middle Crescent, Brighton)

What are the essential skills involved in raising a resilient child? Is it learned or genetic? Could the development of resilience immunise against mental illness or depression? Melissa Anderson, director and tutor of Shine Academy for girls and Longford and Fraser Academy for boys, will present on this important topic. See Melissas flyer or register for this seminars by contacting Melissa Anderson on 9596 8814 or at info@shineacademy.com.au

.How Do I Raise a Resilient Child DVD

The March Sh@re Community Campus parent seminar on "How do I raise reslient child?" is now available on DVD. Melissa Anderson. director and tutor of Shine Academy for girls and Longford and Fraser Academy for boys told us about the 32 skills involved in building resilience, and in particular, she higlighted the need for optimism, developing high expectations and making opportunities for success in life. For copies of the DVD, contact Sonia Wagner at Sh@re Community Campus at swagner@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

.G.A.T.E.Ways / Brainwaves

Sh@re Community Campus conducts 'Brainwaves' days at Brighton Grammar Junior School in association with G.A.T.E.WAYS, an organisation offering extensive programming for highly able primary-aged students. For further information about G.A.T.E.WAYS, please visit their website at www.gateways.edu.au

Sportscuts Football

Sportscuts Football Academy is offering children aged 6 to 15 the opportunity to participate in a 1.5 hour weekly foottball academy on Wednesdays. These academies provide an opportunity for exposure toskilled training, video analysis, nutrition advice, fitness training, player management lectures and dartfish video, together with experienced coaches and special guests. For more information see www.australiansportscamps.com.au or contact Tony Miles on 9754 4455 or 0418 354 826

Football Star Academy

Football Star Academy are offering the latest overseas soccer coaching and training methods with internationally qualified football coaches. With specially crafted training sessions for different age groups, and coaching from former Manchester United Player and Melbourne Hearts Coach, Jesper Olsen, Football Star Academy have the skills to develop talented players. Fro more information see www.footballstaracademy.com.au or call 1300 372 300.