Wellbeing News

Better Buddies Day - Safety Day 

On Monday 19 May we had our Term 2 Better Buddies Day, with a focus on Safety. The students explored all different learning about how to keep themselves safe and help others. Better Buddies Days have a focus on the Buddy Bear Values, this term we explored "safety, care and friendliness" that Buddy Bear represents.

All students learnt about different level targeted lessons on the topics. These are important elements to our Victorian Curriculum and real life learning. 

Prep and 1/2 learnt about safety at home, around roads, personal boundaries and trusted adults. 

Year 3 - 6 learnt about how they may keep safe in different scenarios, how to create a safe playground, online safety, personal boundaries and trusted adults. 

St John's Ambulance First Aid Schools Program ran session for the school, each level with a program targeted at their age. The students will have received a certificate of completion with a link to a free app to practice these first aid skills. 

Prep and Year 1/2 learnt D = Danger, R= Response, S= Send and how to call 000 in an emergency situation. 

Prep and Year 1 listened to the story of Johnny Bear and how he follows DRS to help his friend. 

Year 3/4 learnt also DRS and calling 000 in an emergency situation. However, a build on from junior levels, the students learn how to check for the airways and breathing, and how to place a patent in recovery position, D = Danger, R= Response, S= Send, A=Airways, B=Breathing (DRSAB). 

Year 5/6 learnt DRSAB, with a built upon knowledge of how to perform CPR, when it may be required in first aid. The students explored different emergency scenarios, with a focus on the practical elements of first aid, D = Danger, R= Response, S= Send, A=Airways, B=Breathing, C=Compressions (DRSABC). 

National Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

During Reconciliation Week the students will explore different learning opportunities about the rich histories of First Nations peoples, as well as ways we can walk together to achieve reconciliation. 

Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. The theme for NRW 2025 is Bridging Now to Next. 

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

In the #NRW2025 theme artwork created by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw, native plants − which are known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity − symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities of renewal. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.

Australia’s history of reconciliation is not a linear one, we have made great strides and experienced disappointing setbacks.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - PBL 

Our whole school PBL value this past fortnight has been, SAFE: I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself. This is an important value and lesson to ensure St John's is a safe learning environment. Students have been learning how to keep themselves and others safe, as well as understanding the different boundaries of others. 

Teachers and staff have been acknowledging students showing success in this behaviour and supporting students who may require further learning.