Well Being News
STUDENT LEARNING
Next week, we are fortunate to welcome a member of Victoria Police to speak with students in Years 3–6. During this visit, students will participate in age-appropriate discussions about bullying, including how to recognise concerning behaviours, what to do if they experience or witness bullying, and who they can speak to for support. The session will also cover cyberbullying, helping students understand how to behave safely and respectfully online.
To complement this learning, students in Years 3–6 are exploring a series of social and emotional learning lessons developed by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. These lessons focus on personal safety, the impact of bullying behaviours, and the important role bystanders can play in seeking help and supporting others.
Students in Years 1–2 are focusing on understanding what it means to feel safe and also using resources from the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to support this learning. Through classroom discussions and activities, they are identifying their five trusted adults, learning who they can turn to when they do not feel safe and recognising the feelings and emotions that can signal when something is not right.
THE DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is a leading Australian child safety organisation dedicated to educating children and young people about personal safety. Through evidence-based programs and resources, the Foundation helps children develop the knowledge and skills needed to recognise unsafe situations, seek help and build confidence in making safe choices.
At St Kevins, and alongside schools across Australia, we use the Foundation's age appropriate educational resources to support learning around personal safety, respectful relationships, bullying prevention, online safety and help-seeking behaviours. The lessons encourage students to identify trusted adults, understand their rights to feel safe, and recognise how they can respond when they see or experience unsafe or inappropriate behaviours.
The Foundation also provides valuable support for families. Parents and carers can access a range of free resources, fact sheets, webinars and practical guides that help start important conversations at home about personal safety, cyber safety, consent and resilience. These resources empower families to work in partnership with schools to ensure children feel safe, supported and confident in seeking help when needed. Please visit the website for further information.
These learning experiences support our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive school community where all students feel supported and empowered to seek help when needed. As always, if you need anything to assist your child’s wellbeing please send me an email.
Dominique Abbey