Issue 06, 2026

At this week’s Year 9 and 10 assembly we talked about the prevalence of online gaming in the students’ lives. Regulating gaming time is a real challenge parents constantly face. Online gaming is a normal part of many young people’s social lives, and for lots of students it’s a fun way to relax, problem-solve, and connect with friends. The challenge comes when gaming time grows so large that sleep, learning, sport, family time, helping at home, and overall wellbeing begin to slide. I’d like to outline some common pitfalls, and practical strategies parents and caregivers can put in place to regulate game time.