Wellbeing

Welcome to the 2025 School Year!  - Rick Scade Wellbeing Coordinator

In this section of the newsletter, we provide an update of what is happening in the Wellbeing Space at Fyans Park Primary School. If you have any ideas, comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me – Rick.Scade@education.vic.gov.au

End of the day/Dinner table discussion prompts

Tell me about one thing you did today that made you feel proud (and why).

Friendships

Who made you laugh today?

Is there someone you want to be friends with but aren’t yet?

Learning

Tell me about a story you read/listened to

Tell me something you know today that you didn’t know yesterday.

Classroom Dynamics

What games did you play at recess?

What are you most looking forward to tomorrow?

Did you help anyone today? Who?

Wellbeing Leaders 2025

The 2024 Wellbeing Leaders have commenced the year well, showing a great deal of consideration towards their peers, particularly the younger students. If you have any ideas in the Wellbeing Space, please see one of our friendly Wellbeing Team Leaders above.

State Schools' Relief provides government school students with new uniforms, footwear and educational resources, including learning devices and pre-paid travel passes. If you require any support, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our office staff or Wellbeing Coordinator Rick Scade. All enquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

State Schools’ Relief is a not-for-profit organisation which improves the lives of tens of thousands of disadvantaged Victorian students and their families each year.

At Fyans Park ‘The Resilience Project’ is one of our pillar programs that we utilise to teach social and emotional learning and overall wellbeing.

The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity. 

Teachers and students will engage in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM), and Emotional Literacy to build resilience.

Fyans Park Community Clubs

If you are a part of a community club or organisation and you are looking for members or you think it would be of interest to Fyans Park students, please contact Rick on rickscade@education.vic.gov.au and we can start promoting your club.

Net Set Go – Geelong Amateurs

💚💙 Net Set Go is here for 2025! 💙💚 Starting Monday 3rd March at 4:30 - 5:15pm through to Mon 26th May (excluding school holidays) Location: Queens Park. Come along and enjoy this fun and inclusive introductory program. Recommended ages 5-9 

https://registration.netballconnect.com/login?

Helpful Contacts for Young People

There are many organisations dedicated to providing support for young people. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone you know, you might feel better calling a helpline, joining a forum discussion or trying an online program.

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 

Free, confidential counselling service available any time of the day or night by phone or webchat.

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 

Call or chat online with a counsellor at any time. Our Support Service is available 24/7.

headspace - 1800650 890 

Online and telephone support service that helps young people who don’t feel ready to attend a headspace centre or who prefer to talk about their problems via online chat, email or on the phone.

Attention Year 2025 Year 5&6 Families

Watch this space for 2026 High School Information. Please note: some of the Independent Schools such as Kardinia and The Geelong College commence their tours and application process this term. Please visit school websites or contact School directly to ascertain their Tour Dates.