Wellbeing

Mother’s & Special Person’s Morning Celebration 

Our Mother’s & Special Person’s Morning Celebration was a joyful and heart-warming event. Our special people were welcomed with a flower, coffee, and a pastry before creating beautiful flower crowns with their children. The school was buzzing with laughter, conversation, and smiling faces—a wonderful reflection of the strong connections in our community.

Thank you to the Parents and Friends Committee mums, Michele, Marisa, and all the staff, whose care and teamwork made the morning so special. Your efforts helped every mum and special guest feel truly loved and appreciated.

Congratulations to our new Positive Behaviour Leaders!

Thank you to all the students who applied for the role of Positive Behaviour Leaders. I’m excited to meet with our new leaders next week as we begin planning how to strengthen and grow our whole school culture of Respect.

The ideas and reflections these students have already shared show a deep understanding of what Respect means and how it can be practised in everyday school life. I am confident that, with their leadership, the why, how, and what of Respect will become even more visible and meaningful across our school community.

Our new Positive Behaviour Leaders:  Mia M, Salvador R, Nathaniel S, Isabella G, Oliver B, Sofia S, Imogen S and Leila S

Respect Begins at Home

Learning about respect doesn’t stop at the school gate; in fact, it begins at home!

As Dr. Justin Coulson (Parenting Expert, Happy Families) reminds us, 

“Respect is learned first at home. When children experience respect in their relationships with parents and caregivers, they are more likely to show respect to others—in the classroom, in friendships, and throughout life.”

Families can help build a culture of respect by modelling kind and calm communication, listening to one another, and encouraging children to consider other people’s feelings. Simple daily habits like saying “please,” waiting your turn to speak, and helping with shared responsibilities all show children what respectful behaviour looks like. 

When respect is consistently shown at home, children are more likely to bring those same positive behaviours into the school community, helping to create a safe, caring, and supportive environment for everyone.

Reflection Question for Families: What are some ways your family shows respect to one another at home, and how can you help your child carry those respectful behaviours into school each day?

We’d love to hear how your family is practising respect at home. Feel free to share photos, stories, or examples with me at jane.manton@sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au

I’d love to feature some of these photos in our next newsletter.

Let’s keep working together to build a community where respect is lived every day—at school, at home, and everywhere in between.

Jane Manton

Engagement Leader Wellbeing & Diversity