The Department of Education are proud to launch a Wellness Newsletter to be distributed to parents via school platforms every two months. 

The Wellness Newsletter aims to provide parents with professional support and advice on central themes that are important for children’s journeys. These will include sensitive subjects that may otherwise be difficult to navigate but are essential to children’s safety and wellbeing. 

The first newsletter has been produced in partnership with Public Health Gibraltar and focuses on Nicotine Pouches, which have been identified as an area of growing concern particularly in Bayside and Westside schools. 

The Director of Education, Keri Scott, said: “The Wellbeing Newsletter aims to provide a space where we can offer parents clear, honest support on some of the more challenging issues our young people are facing. Whilst some topics might not be immediately relevant to your family or your child’s current age, it can be helpful to stay informed and be aware of issues in advance as children grow and their experiences change. Our Department of Education remains committed to supporting each child’s holistic development, with a strong emphasis on fostering positive, healthy life choices that promote wellbeing now and help shape healthier habits into adulthood. As always, our schools and dedicated teams across the Department of Education remain fully committed to working alongside families to support the wellbeing and development of every child." 

The Minister for Education, the Hon Prof John Cortes, said: “The Wellness Newsletter is a great initiative that shows the dedication of our Education Professionals in finding new ways to support parents, families and pupils on the issues that matter most.”