Student Wellbeing Team

During our last Student Wellbeing Team meeting when we reflected on the term, we discussed the many wellbeing successes and all we have been able to achieve in one term. Some of the agreed highlights mentioned from the team:

1. Getting the Monday morning Gratitude Grabs up and running during Monday morning assemblies and following them up in our classrooms.
   
   
   
2. Staff dress up themes in weeks 5 and 10 of every term for a bit of fun. This week’s theme was primary colours.

3. Executing a wonderful Wellbeing Week at St Joseph’s filled with laughter and joy.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Starting playground peer monitoring to allow every student at St Joseph’s to feel happy, safe and included. So far in the role, the Student Wellbeing Team have helped new students across a variety of grades to settle into their new school, ensuring they have someone to play with each day. The team have monitored the ‘buddy bench’ and ensured no one feels left out or excluded. The Wellbeing Team are easily identifiable through their blue vests and can be sought out for assistance during lunch and recess.

Kids Helpline

National Day of Action against bullying & violence is coming up next term in week 4. Each grade will be completing an online ‘bullying’ session with Kids Helpline throughout the term, that will include free online learning about recognising and responding to bullying behaviour they experience or witness.

Following the sessions, students in Years 3-6 will be given the opportunity to explore the site and its resources. In particular, the option to use the Kids Helpline Webchat Counselling service that allows children to message with a counsellor when they are in crisis if they were unable/too uncomfortable to call. For more information, and to follow up with your child at home, please click here.

Term 3 Wellbeing Events

We will be celebrating and recognising a variety of wellbeing events throughout Term 3. Please add the following dates to your calendars and ask your children to share about them.

SchoolTV

NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. It is important for students to have an understanding that we do not need to assimilate into one culture in preference over others. Difference is a great thing, and our society can only benefit from a range of world views and experiences. This Special Report on SchoolTV offers caregivers suggestions on how to celebrate NAIDOC Week and provides links and resources that may assist with your celebrations. Please click here.

It has been wonderful to witness the social emotional growth and development of our young learners this semester. Your contributions, whether through volunteering, participating in school events, or supporting your child's learning at home, have played a crucial role in our collective success. As we head into the two-week break, I wish you and your families a safe, restful, and joyous time together. I look forward to another fantastic term ahead!

Chloe Coe 
Wellbeing Coordinator