The Wellbeing Page
Supporting students to stay safe, happy and connected...
South Melbourne Primary School
Celebrating our Student Attitudes to School Survey Results
Each year, students complete the Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS), a Victorian Government survey that gives students an opportunity to share their views about their experiences at school, including their learning, wellbeing, safety and relationships.
We are incredibly proud to share that SMPS improved across every AtoSS area from 2025 to 2026. Even more positively, when comparing our results from 2022 to 2026, every area has also shown improvement, reflecting sustained growth in the experiences of our students over time.
These results are a wonderful reflection of the collective work of our students, staff and families as we continue striving for every student to be safe, happy, connected and achieving.
City of Port Phillip Parenting Support and Advice
Family Workers
Family Workers provide advice, referrals, and support to families with children aged zero to eight years who live, work, or play in the City of Port Phillip. A Family Worker can provide advice on topics such as:
- Parenting advice
- Isolation or lack of support
- Alcohol and drugs
- Child Protection involvement (current or history of)
- Disability (intellectual or physical)
- Family violence
- Mental health
- Sexual assault
- Legal issues
Eligibility:
You must meet the following criteria:
- Live, work or be connected to the City of Port Phillip
- Have a child who is aged between zero and eight years old.
Referral Form:
Longer Term Support:
If you need longer-term support, please contact The Orange Door. They provide parenting support for families with at least one child aged aged zero to seventeen. They will refer you to the City of Port Phillip if you are eligible and if the Family Support Workers are the best support for you.
Contact:
The Family Services Team is available to help.
Send a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6777
Spring is here: Help your child stay happy and allergy ready!
Spring brings warmer days, outdoor play and beautiful flowers, but for some children it can also mean hay fever, asthma, and eczema flare ups.
A little preparation can help your child(ren) enjoy spring more comfortably, both at home and at school.
🧑⚕️Get your eczema, hay fever and asthma plans ready
If your child has hay fever or asthma, spring is a good time to check in with your doctor.
Check that your child’s eczema, hay fever, and/or asthma action plans are up to date
ASCIA and Asthma Australia recommend reviewing the action plan at least once a year to ensure it remains up to date with the child’s condition.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines
For children with seasonal hay fever, your doctor or pharmacist can advise whether your child may benefit from taking an antihistamine in the morning during spring.
Tell the school about your child’s allergies and/or asthma. If your child is known to have allergies and/or asthma, please inform and provide the school with an up-to-date Action Plan and required medication, such as a reliever (Ventolin or blue puffer), antihistamine, or eczema cream. The school may have sensitive-skin lotion available but may not be suitable for your child’s individual eczema treatment.
🌼 Keep an eye on pollen levels
If your child is allergic to pollen, consider limiting outdoor activities when the pollen is high. You can track daily pollen levels on a mobile app or website, such as Melbourne Pollen.
🚿 Small habits can make a big difference
Help children reduce exposure to allergens by teaching them to:
Wash their hands and face thoroughly, especially after playing outside.
Avoid touching or rubbing their eyes.
Change clothes after spending lots of time outdoors.
Tell an adult if their eyes, skin or breathing start to feel uncomfortable.
🐝Children with bee/wasp sting allergies
The warmer temperature and beautiful flowers in spring invite more bees and wasps. Children with a known insect-sting allergy should have their ASCIA Allergy/Anaphylaxis Action Plan and adrenaline device and/or antihistamine ready. A few precautions to help prevent insect stings:
Wear shoes outdoors, particularly on grass.
Choose light-coloured clothing.
Avoid disturbing bees, wasps, and their nests.
Be careful around outdoor food and drinks and never drink directly from an open can without checking inside first.
Wear long sleeves and long pants when visiting a garden.
🌟 A little preparation goes a long way
With updated action plans, the right medication, good communication with school, and a few simple spring habits, we can help our children enjoy the sunshine and outdoor play during spring! For more information, visit: