Wellbeing and support

Our school is committed to a whole-school approach that promotes health and wellbeing through our curriculum, practices, and safety strategies. We aim to support the physical, social, mental, and emotional development of our students, ensuring they have the opportunity to connect, succeed, and thrive. We strive to create safe classroom and online learning environments with clear expectations, routines, and supervision. Additionally, we encourage collaboration among students, parents, carers, health professionals, and community resources to enhance student wellbeing and foster a supportive network that benefits all learners.

Our wellbeing initiatives are designed to create a supportive environment for all students. We have a dedicated wellbeing teacher who regularly checks in with students, providing additional support to those who may need it. This role also involves effective communication with parents and collaboration with outside agencies to foster respectful relationships, promote positive student behaviour, build resilience, and enhance students' sense of belonging.

To further support our students, we offer dedicated spaces for those who may need support to make friends during playtime. Our lunch clubs, facilitated by our School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), provide a welcoming setting for students to engage in activities such as board games, watercolour painting, crochet, art and craft, LEGO, and UNO. These initiatives not only help students develop social relationships but also contribute to a positive school culture that benefits both students and the wider community.

How we support student wellbeing

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

We do this through:

Contact us to learn more about wellbeing at our school.

Our support team

At our school, we have a dedicated Learning and Support Team (LST) that collaborates closely with students, families, and teachers to meet individual learning needs effectively. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those with disabilities and additional learning needs, receive the support they require to access the curriculum and achieve their educational goals. We have established a referral system that allows both teachers and parents to refer students for assessment and support, ensuring that any learning challenges are addressed promptly.

The LST meets weekly to discuss referrals, assess the level of need, and prioritise the necessary support for each student. By working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals, we identify, plan, and implement appropriate support strategies tailored to each student's unique needs. This comprehensive approach ensures that we provide the necessary interventions to help every student reach their full potential.

Our team consists of:

• Learning and support teachers
• Wellbeing teacher.
• School learning support officers (SLOS’s)
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officers (AEO)
• Community and home school liaison officers
• School counsellors.

Meet our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Support that fits your child’s needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at school. We work closely with families to make a plan that suits each child’s needs.

These support plans can include:

• teachers and support staff working together with families (and students, if needed)
• regular check-ins to review and update the plan
• accessible classrooms, assistive technology, or changes to learning activities for students with additional needs.

We know when a student needs help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

If you think your child may need extra help, speak with their teacher or contact our school office.