Respectful Relationships and Wellbeing 

Conversations with your child after school

Talking to your child in the car ride  home or walk is a  very important part of the school day. When engaging in conversations with children after school, it's essential to ask insightful questions that encourage them to share their experiences and to try and stay away from the one of two negative things that is bound to happen in anyone's day and our brain has an ability to make it the only thing. 

Encouraging discussions about enjoyable moments, achievements, or things they're looking forward to can uplift the conversation and provide a well-rounded view of their school life and make them look forward to their next day. This approach helps maintain a positive atmosphere and helps with the love of coming to school and creating life long learners.

"What was the best part of your day?" 

Encouraging your child to focus on the highlights of their day helps them reflect on positive experiences, whether it's a fun activity, a successful moment in class, or an enjoyable interaction with friends.

"Did anything make you feel proud today?" 

This question prompts your child to reflect on their accomplishments, fostering self-confidence and emphasising the value of their achievements, big or small.

"Who did you spend most of your time with today?

 Inquiring about their social interactions allows your child to share about friendships, group activities, or moments that brought them joy, reinforcing the importance of social connections.

"Is there something new or interesting you learned today?" 

Encouraging your child to share newfound knowledge or exciting discoveries from school promotes a love for learning and highlights their intellectual growth.

"What are you excited about for tomorrow?" 

This question helps your child look forward to the next day, encouraging positivity and anticipation for upcoming activities, classes, or events, fostering a sense of enthusiasm and optimism.

Asking these positive and open-ended questions can spark meaningful conversations, allowing your child to share their experiences and feelings in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Sexual Education Program 

As our 4-6 sexual education program wraps up after three weeks with Cath, we're seriously impressed by how awesome and mature all the students have been! They've shown incredible behavior and a real effort to show maturity when  handling important discussions. We're really happy to say this program will now happen every two years because of how well it's gone and so we are covering off all students who go through Sacred Heart. Huge thank you to the  (PFA) for their amazing support –  the program being funded by them was a fantastic initiative and shows the support we have here at Sacred Heart.  Big thanks to all the students, and we can't wait to keep this going and see more growth and learning in the future!

Simon Brown - Wellbeing Leader