Wellbeing

Developing Social Skills

Relationship Skills and Social Development

The children will be experiencing new and exciting social and emotional programs and workshops this term.

We have invested in a program called "Skills for Growing," which encompasses a range of social and emotional skills that children develop throughout their primary and secondary years, as well as into adulthood.

We are trialling a UNIT from the program, and each class, from Prep to Year 6, will focus on social development. This includes skills such as:

listening to one another
working collaboratively
seeking help when needed

One component of the unit is addressing bullying. All children from Prep to Year 6 will participate in a workshop from the BULLY ZERO organisation. The blurb of their workshop states that the program is about UNDERSTANDING BULLYING.

"Young people are provided with evidence-based information on bullying, the different types, and its impact on young people. Participants are also taught a variety of strategies to help them assess and respond to bullying situations whilst also identifying and understanding the role of bystanders."

Finally, our Year 5 and 6 students will have the opportunity to engage in an intense series of 3 workshops throughout the term, presented by the REACH FOUNDATION.

THE REACH VISION: Every young person has the support and self-belief they need to fulfil their potential & dare to dream.

THE REACH MISSION: To encourage young people, no matter their circumstances, to believe they can achieve.

Workshop 1
This workshop aims to create a more positive peer dynamic. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through: Reflecting on the impact of judgement from others Understanding the concept of comfort zones and how they affect us Recognising and celebrating what makes young people different and unique Providing reflective tools and strategies to use outside of the workshop

Workshop 1

This workshop aims to create a more positive peer dynamic. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through:

Reflecting on the impact of judgement from others
Understanding the concept of comfort zones and how they affect us
Recognising and celebrating what makes young people different and unique
Providing reflective tools and strategies to use outside of the workshop

Workshop 2
This workshop aims to understand limiting behaviours in the classroom and create strategies to work better as a team. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through: Experiencing the impact of our behaviours on ourselves and others Developing personal accountability and understanding ownership Defining positive behaviours and highlighting that we have a choice in our actions Practice these new behaviours and experience the outcome they create

Workshop 2

This workshop aims to understand limiting behaviours in the classroom and create strategies to work better as a team. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through:

Experiencing the impact of our behaviours on ourselves and others
Developing personal accountability and understanding ownership
Defining positive behaviours and highlighting that we have a choice in our actions
Practice these new behaviours and experience the outcome they create

Workshop 3
This workshop aims to build empathy and resilience through sharing personal experiences. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through: Reflecting on the lives that we have lived and the way they've" shaped us Highlighting that we are not alone in our challenges and normalising the emotions that come with it Creating a deeper sense of connection by sharing honestly and openly Identifying our goals and passions that drive us forward

Workshop 3

This workshop aims to build empathy and resilience through sharing personal experiences. Throughout a 90-minute workshop, we explore this through:

Reflecting on the lives that we have lived and the way they've" shaped us
Highlighting that we are not alone in our challenges and normalising the emotions that come with it
Creating a deeper sense of connection by sharing honestly and openly
Identifying our goals and passions that drive us forward

We are excited to be offering a range of fabulous opportunities for children to develop and enhance their social skills through the activities in the classroom via our new program and the workshops being delivered.

Connie Drossaert

Wellbeing Leader