St Joseph's PS Newsletter

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Leader: Mrs Jessica Carmichael

2024

Breakfast Club

Thank you to our senior students who have volunteered to come in early and help Lorraine prepare breakfast for their peers - what wonderful leaders you are becoming.

 

Have you seen our Term 1 menu for Thursday mornings?

 

Blitz 

Our BLITZ focus will be to TURN ON OUR RESPECT RADAR - particularly in our interactions with all, in all spaces.

 

We need to pay particular notice to how we are showing people respect with our words and actions on a daily basis;

 

how do we choose to interact with others? Do I argue? Am I forceful in my words? Do I storm off or swear? Do I yell? Do I mutter under my breath as I leave?

 

how does my body behave? Do I move closer? Do I throw my hands around in the air? Do I roll my eyes? Do I turn my back when being spoken to? Do I cross my arms?

 

Graduate Outcome

 

The focus for all learning spaces will be showing we are CONFIDENT.

 

When we believe in our own abilities and have a positive outlook on challenges we are showing that we can try to be confident and build confidence in ourselves

 

Helping others feel this way is important too - we can do that through encouraging words and actions.

 

 

 

 

HARMONY DAY

Orange has been the Harmony Week colour since the first event was held in 1999. Traditionally the colour orange relates to social communication, stimulating two-way conversations.

 

Students are invited to wear a splash of orange on Thursday 21st March in recognition of this day.

 

 

 

RIDE 2 SCHOOL 

 

National Ride2School day is a great opportunity for students and our community to celebrate active travel; whether that be walking, riding, scooting or skating!

 

There will be TWO departure points for students;

  • Lion's Park (Mrs Schwab will meet students here from 8:30am)
  • Ampol corner (Mrs Carmichael will meet students here from 8:30am)

Students will travel together to school with a special escort!

 

Families are invited and encouraged to join in with their child(ren) for this event.

 

 

ATTENDANCE

PBIS

As part of our school wide Positive Behaviour Framework students collect GOTCHAS for showing their excellence in our areas of expectation; safe, respectful and responsible. This term Year 6 leaders were given the opportunity to make changes to the class reward incentive choices.  The Wellbeing team then worked closely with Mrs Carmichael to align the new reward options with GOTCHA amounts.  Well done Wellbeing Team ~

 

Anglicare Opportunity: Bringing Up Great Kids

If you would like support to access this program, please let Liz know.

 

DOGS CONNECT

Sully has really enjoyed being back at school and the students have enjoyed having Sully in his space. He is spending more time in more classrooms this year with the aim to have him moving through all the classrooms during the week. 

Sully spent some time watching the students learning and playing soccer during community connections. 

 

 

 

THE ORANGE DOOR

Who is The Orange Door for?

Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK and you need some help and support. At The Orange Door, we are here to listen to you and help you to get the support you need quickly and easily. 

 

If you are in danger right now, call Triple Zero (000). If you are not in immediate danger, but feel unsafe, contact The Orange Door. 

 

We can help if:  

  • you need help with parenting, or you are worried about the wellbeing or development of a child or young person  
  • someone close to you is making you feel afraid or unsafe such as your partner, ex-partner, family member or carer  
  • you are a child or young person who doesn’t feel safe or cared for  
  • you are at risk of using abusive or controlling behaviour or you need help with these behaviours at home or in a relationship  
  • you are worried about the safety of someone you know  
  • you have experienced family violence, including controlling behaviour like someone monitoring where you go, who you visit or how you spend money. 

We can work with you on your own, or together with your family members depending on your situation.We welcome everyone at The Orange Door and you don't need a referral. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency.We know that people continue to be affected by family violence long after the violence stops. If you have experienced family violence in the past and would like help now, contact The Orange Door. 

 

How can The Orange Door help?

Once you contact us, we will  

  • listen to you and hear what your worries are  
  • work with you to identify the help and support you need  
  • support you with the wellbeing and development of children and young people  
  • help you make a safety plan to keep you and your children safe  
  • connect you to services that can help, such as counselling, accommodation, family violence support, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance  
  • support you to access funding for basic living expenses and other costs  
  • connect you with services if you want help to change your violent or controlling behaviour.