{"id":3774646,"date":"2023-10-12T10:15:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T17:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/?p=3774646"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T17:57:37","slug":"conflict-war-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/conflict-war-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"International Conflict\/War Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3774646\" class=\"elementor elementor-3774646\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e901207 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e901207\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f41e16a\" data-id=\"f41e16a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a091882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a091882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">International Conflict\/War and Conversations About Global Issues \nInformation for Sunshine Coast Learning Community\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baac59c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"baac59c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sunshine Coast Schools acknowledges that as the traumatic events unfold in the Middle East and recognizing wars and conflicts continue throughout the world, some students, families, and staff will require additional support processing complex emotions. These events can bring about many anxieties and fears for children and adults. It is important during this time that we support each other.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Parents and caregivers are encouraged to discuss\/monitor their children\u2019s social media use as images\/videos being circulated are incredibly graphic and disturbing.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Any indicators of potential threat-related behaviour and\/or targeted towards others must be reported immediately to the RCMP and\/or your school principal,\u00a0depending on the nature of the threat.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Safer Schools Together has shared with us the following tips and guidance.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><u>Below are helpful tips for adults in supporting children\/students:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Provide a safe space for them to share their feelings and concerns \u2013 listen and validate; fear, anger, confusion, worry, insecurity and other reactions are to be expected.<\/li><li>Let their questions be the guide \u2013 do not share or expose them to unnecessary details; limit exposure to news and social media.<\/li><li>It\u2019s ok to not have all the answers but to emphasize the importance of getting factual information and limiting exposure to misinformation.<\/li><li>Provide general, brief facts with an emphasis on what adults and individuals can do to keep themselves and others safe.<\/li><li>Ensure they know where to find a trusted adult and support resources.<\/li><li>Model being calm and in-control. Children look to adults on how to react.<\/li><li>Keep a schedule and routine. This provides a sense of predictability which can lessen anxieties.<\/li><li>Engage with social supports. Now is the time to support each other.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Most importantly, remember the importance of your own self-care, adults must also reach out to supports. You are a greater help to your children\/students if you also have others supporting you.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><u>Additional guidance can be found at:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/blog\/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-violence-crime-and-war\"><strong>How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War<\/strong><\/a>: Common Sense Media gathers\u00a0tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/resilience\/kids-war\"><strong>Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children<\/strong><\/a>: This article\u00a0from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/schools-classrooms\/middle-school-resilience\"><strong>Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children<\/strong><\/a>: The American Psychological Association breaks out tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nctsn.org\/trauma-informed-care\/trauma-informed-systems\/schools\/nctsn-resources\"><strong>National Child Traumatic Stress Network<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides resources that can be filtered by topic or keyword and by audience with a focus on how adults can identify traumatic responses in young people and how to support them.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasponline.org\/resources-and-publications\/resources-and-podcasts\/school-safety-and-crisis\/supporting-youth-affected-by-the-violence-in-israel-and-gaza-tips-for-families-and-educators\">NASP website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We understand this is an uncertain time, and we will continue to prioritize mental health and the well-being of students, staff and families.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have any questions or need any additional information or support, please contact the principal at your school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-905b93f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"905b93f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92aae13\" data-id=\"92aae13\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Conflict\/War and Conversations About Global Issues Information for Sunshine Coast Learning Community Sunshine Coast Schools acknowledges that as the traumatic events unfold in the Middle East and recognizing wars and conflicts continue throughout the world, some students, families, and staff will require additional support processing complex emotions. 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