Jacana School for Autism Newsletter

Assistant 

Principal News Flash 

Stephanie Torchia & Dan Moloney 

 

Attendance Reminder

As our department often say, 'Everyday Counts: School is better when you're here.'

 

We remind our students and their families that, to improve and grow in your learning, we need you at school as often as possible. We are committed to sustaining a positive partnership with families; understanding any challenges you face and do what we can to support your needs that help your child/ren come to school.

 

We ask that you sustain regular communication with your child's teacher both day to day and during scheduled SSG meetings so that you can work together to maximise your child's attendance and ongoing learning needs throughout the year. 

 

Beyond occasional non-attendance, a range of school-based, tailored supports are there for these families. Members of our leadership team, may make contact with families to provide more intensive supports, to overcome specific barriers to your child's attendance.

 

Stephanie Torchia, our AP (Wellbeing and Inclusion) oversees the Wellbeing Team that select, implement and monitor progress appropriate supports for each family.

 

Mental Health Awareness Month – October

The school will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of October. To support engagement and participation, students will be exploring and completing a series of activities and events to raise awareness.  This includes:

  • Week 1: Mindfulness – Book focus: Have you filled a Bucket today. 
  • Week 2: Personal Strengths & Movement – Book focus:  Kindness is my superpower.
  • Week 3: Problem Solving & Growth Mindset - Book focus Giraffes Can’t Dance (Primary-Middle) The most magnificent Thing (Middle – Secondary). 
  • Week 4: Self-Awareness and regulation – Book Focus: The Colour Monster (primary – secondary) In My Feelings chapter 1 (advanced secondary). 
  • Dane and Yoga movement activities. 
  • Newsletter articles related to how to support your child’s wellbeing at home, linking nutrition to mental health
  • OHS bulletin on creating mental health workplaces
  • Superhero Dress Up Day
  • Whole-School Brainstorm Productions ‘Sticks and Stones’ Incursion to address bullying prevention - Wednesday 16th October (please enjoy the photos attached below)