Wellbeing

Wellbeing Report

By Brooke McInnes, 

Acting Assistant Principal LPPS.

Lunch time clubs 

Following the success of our Lego Club, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our lunchtime club offerings to include both Puzzle and Drawing Club. These quiet, creative spaces have quickly become a hit with students across all year levels, offering a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend lunchtime. It’s wonderful to see so many students engaging, creating, and connecting in these calm and welcoming environments.

Reconciliation Week 

 Last week, our school proudly recognised National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements — and to explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme this year, Now More Than Ever, reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires commitment from everyone. 

Throughout the week, students across all year levels engaged in a range of meaningful activities that encouraged reflection, learning, and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. You can see highlights of some of their incredible work below.

In addition, a group of our students had the privilege of attending the Flag Raising Ceremony at Elisabeth Murdoch College, standing in solidarity and showing respect as part of the wider community’s recognition of this important week.

Network Leadership Day

A small group of our student leaders recently took part in the Network Leadership Day, joining leaders from across all Thrive Network schools. Throughout the day, they collaborated with peers, engaged in leadership workshops, and began developing their own ‘Change Projects’ — personal initiatives they’ll work on throughout the year to help make our school an even better place. We’re excited to see their ideas take shape and look forward to introducing this concept to the rest of our student leadership team at an upcoming training day.

A Reminder About Social Media Age Limits 

We’d like to remind parents and caregivers that most social media platforms have minimum age requirements—typically 13 years old—to ensure children use these sites safely and appropriately. Primary-aged children are not recommended to access social media, as they may not be ready to navigate the challenges and risks online.

For guidance and support on helping your child stay safe online, you can visit trusted resources such as:

• eSafety Commissioner: www.esafety.gov.au
• Common Sense Media: www.commonsensemedia.org

We encourage families to have ongoing conversations about online safety and digital wellbeing to support positive experiences for all students.

THRIVE Awards

Well done to all of our THRIVE award winners from weeks 3 and 4. These students demonstrated our THRIVE values of ‘Relate Well’ and ‘Get Involved’