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.

Grow Your Mind

Have you heard your child talk about a guard dog, the sifting sooty, a sensitive octopus, an elephant who tries to remember and a wise owl? You may be wondering what on earth this is all about! Each animal represents a key part of the brain and now that we are a Grow Your Mind school, you can expect to hear more about it. At our school, we believe that education is about academic achievement AND about developing well-rounded individuals who can navigate the complexities of life. We know that when children have the skills of resilience, emotional regulation and perspective, they will do better socially, academically and physically. With the Grow Your Mind program, we aim to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Why the animals? Why the brain? And why Grow Your Mind? The animals are a playful and engaging way to teach children about their brain and some of the core functions. Linking social and emotional wellbeing habits to the brain provides purpose and sparks a child’s interest in topics that may otherwise cause a yawn or eye roll! Gratitude, exercise, healthy friendships, and growth mindset are just a few examples.

We chose this particular program for 4 core reasons

1. All of the content within the platform is linked to both NSW and Australian curriculum.
2. The program has been independently reviewed by the University of Wollongong with results showing positive gains in psychological and physical wellbeing as well as a greater sense of connection and belonging.
3. Grow Your Mind provides a detailed learning continuum so that students are exposed to different topics and learning activities in each year group.
4. Grow Your Mind provides a whole school approach to wellbeing. This means your mental health matters too - as does ours as a staff. The program provides accessible information we can pass on to you as parents and carers. Including their free, award winning podcast that we hope you make the most of at home and in the car.

How will Grow Your Mind work at our school?

We will be running an explicit lesson each week as part of our PDH/PE curriculum and we will be grabbing 5 minutes of wellbeing throughout the day in a way that is reflective and responsive to the needs of the students. This may look like a mindful breathing exercise, a plan to be kind, listening to one of the Grow Your Mind songs, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and practising positive affirmation.

Click this Grow Your Mind link for further information from the Grow Your Mind website.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

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