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Dungeons and Dragons Bravery Group

Posted on July 02, 2024

As part of school’s commitment to the wellbeing of our students, in Terms 3 and 4 students in Middle and Senior years are invited to participate in a unique anxiety treatment program: The Dungeons and Dragons (DND) Bravery Group!

Dungeons and Dragons (DND) is an opportunity for students to connect with other students, learn skills for being brave, and have fun! We also hope that by upskilling our students we are increasing their likelihood of returning to face to face settings, and/or increasing their feelings of social connectedness and wellbeing while they are with us at Open Access College.

Please note that places for the DnD event are limited and will be assigned to families on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in joining us, please have your parent/carer use the following link to register: (If you are over 18, you can complete this yourself!)

Additionally, please let us know if there are any sensory accommodations we can make to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.

Register here for the DND Bravery Group

Dates:

• Session 1: What is bravery? Term 3, Week 1 - Tues 23rd July
• Session 2: Anxiety body symptoms Term 3, Week 3 - Tues 6th August
• Session 3: Relaxation strategies Term 3, Week 5 - Tues 20th August
• Session 4: Thinking distortions Term 3, Week 7 - Tues 3rd September
• Session 5: Thinking bravely Term 3, Week 9 - Tues 17th September
• Session 6: Identifying my emotions Term 4, Week 1 - Tues 15th October
• Session 7: Brave behaviours Term 4, Week 3 - Tues 29th October
• Session 8: Assertiveness training Term 4, Week 5 - Tues 12th November
• Session 9: Review Term 4, Week 7 - Tues 26th November

Time:

Sessions will run from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Please arrive at 3:00pm and sign in at Student Services. You will meet teachers outside of this area and then walk over to the Hall. Students will also be required to sign out at Student Services before leaving at 5:00pm. Parents/Carers, please be ready for collection from 4:45pm)

• 3:00 pm – Students sign in at Student Services and meet teachers outside of this area before walking over to the Hall
• 3:10 pm – Dungeons and Dragons (DND) session begins.
• 5:00 pm – Students are dismissed.

Location:
Open Access College. 1-37 Marden Road, Marden 5070 - Various Buildings

To attend the event, students will: Be required to organise their own way to and from Open Access College. Parents are welcome to leave the campus during the session or are welcome to sit at the back of the room during the activity.

Please note: We are unable to accommodate permission to leave class early or miss class to attend this event. If you have any concerns, please contact your class teacher and/or wellbeing leader. (Financial Assistance is available for families who live 80km from Adelaide CBD to attend face to face events.)

Students must bring: All equipment required to participate will be provided by OAC. Should experienced players wish to bring their own personal equipment that would aid play (i.e., dice) they are most welcome.

Complete the Consent Form attached here

Return the completed attached below and media consent to Student.Serivces805@schools.sa.edu.au by Monday 8 of July 2024. Photos may be taken at this event and published on our website and Facebook page. If you have returned a media consent form at enrolment for 2023, you do not have to return another. You can check whether we have a media consent form on file via Daymap Connect Parent Portal.

Please contact Sasha Miles if you have any queries or concerns Sasha.Miles353@schools.sa.edu.au or by telephone 8309 3500.