Wellbeing
At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.
How we support student wellbeing
Student Welfare Policy
Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.
We do this through:
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Wellbeing initiatives such as The Anxiety Project; Positive Behaviour for Engaged Learning (PBEL); The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden; Harmony Day; Transition Program; Playground Happenings; Anti Bullying and Anti racism programs and MW Care Continuum.
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Shared responsibility of our staff to support to feel welcome and included and staff who get to know each child and work closely with families.
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Strong Learning and Support Team that meets regularly with excellent follow up and strategies.
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Access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff.
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Programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour.
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Transition support for students who are new or changing year levels.
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Clear high expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships.
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Develop health care plans to support students in and out of the classroom.
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Open communication about wellbeing and support.
Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
At our school, we use Positive Behaviour for Learning – a whole-school approach for creating a positive, safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and develop. Our whole school community works together to establish expected behaviours and teach them to all students.
The Anxiety Project
What is the Anxiety Project?
The Anxiety Project is a project designed by psychologist, Michael Hawton and the NSW Primary Principal’s Association to assist primary students to mange their anxious behaviour. It is a large scale, evidence-based project, delivered by teachers through a series of lessons and the use of teacher led and parent led conversational techniques. These interventions are aimed at helping a child to learn skills to manage their anxiety. The Anxiety Project is a whole school project and happens in every classroom, in the playground and is most effective when parents work in partnership.
School Behaviour Support and Management Plan
Our school has a school behaviour support and management plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.
Need support for your child's wellbeing?
Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.