Every parent/guardian experiences difficulties from time to time, they may seem small but be causing you a lot of worry or it may be a major family crisis. Regardless of the problem, it often helps to talk to someone outside the family.  Parenting NI Helpline & Appointment Service is here for you when things seem too much.

Since 1979 Parenting NI has provided support to thousands of families every year.  All staff are trained practitioners and understand how stressful it can be to raise children and young people in today’s society.

If you are concerned about your child’s behaviour, family conflict, the impact of separation,bullying, or any other family issue no matter how big or small, Parenting NI is here to help, providing a free confidential support service.

The freephone helpline would be suitable for you if you would like to discuss your concerns over the phone.  You may find that one call to the helpline provides you with the support, guidance and information that you need or you may wish to work with the helpline over a longer period of time.  You could also choose to make an appointment if you would prefer to discuss your concerns face to face. The Helpline & Appointment Service will allow you to explore your options, etc realistic goals and discuss what you can do to meet these goals.

Parenting NI offers appointments in (Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Coleraine, Craigavon, Derry-Londonderry, Newry, Omagh & Whitehead) with a counsellor providing help and support with a wide and diverse range of parenting issues using brief solution focussed, person centred counselling.  We can offer you an initial appointment to look at goal setting and how we can work together followed by up to a maximum of four, weekly, one to one sessions each lasting 50 minutes in a safe, supportive environment.

Freephone     0808 8010 722

Email             help@parentingni.org

Webpage        www.parentingni.org

Facebook       www.facebook.com/ParentingNI

Information on Parenting Courses  Parenting NI webpage or contact Freephone Number

The Activ8 60x60 Go Outdoors Challenge starts on Monday 23^rd September and runs until Friday 25^th October 2013.  We are encouraging everyone in your family to go outdoors and get active for 60 minutes every day.   School can win prizes as a bonus!

To get active outdoors this Autumn, just follow the steps below!

1)     Go to  www.activ8ni.net and register.

2)     Once the new 60x60 Challenge begins, record all your great activity every day to earn points for your school.

To launch this challenge Activ 8 have organised a Get Outdoors Weekend on 21-22 September 2013.  There will be a wide range of outdoor activity events for FREE!  Activities are being held at venues across Northern Ireland.  Have a go at mountain biking, take a canoe trip, go for a guided walk or try surfing.  Find out more at www.getoutdoorsweekend.com

It has been great to see all of our pupils arrive at school ready to enjoy a new term.  We are delighted to have an intake of three Primary One classes and we're sure the children will quickly settle into the routine of school life.  Our new nursery pupils will be starting over the next few weeks and we look forward to getting to know them and their families.

The majority of our extra-curricular activities will begin during the week commencing 16th September.  Further details will be posted here and notes will be sent home to the appropriate year groups soon.