Student Wellbeing

S.E.L. IN THE CLASSROOMS

Did you know that all St James students participate in a one-hour Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson each week?

Our SEL units are carefully planned using evidence-based research. They explicitly teach important life skills such as emotional literacy, help-seeking, positive coping strategies, resilience, and stress management.

For four of these sessions a term, students take part in lessons that explore the brain, learning about its different parts, their functions, and how our brains influence our emotions, behaviour, and ability to learn. These lessons help students better understand themselves and develop practical strategies to support their wellbeing.

I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about what they know about the brain—I am sure you will be impressed by the knowledge they have gained and the insights they can share!

Congratulations to the following students who received a 

Kindness Award at Friday's Assembly. 

Week 6: Josh Mc and Tommy. 

Week 7: Meadow, Hazel, Shelan, Felix, Josh C, Hudson and Estelle.

Please continue to reach out via email or phone should you have any questions or concerns. I am always happy to chat or meet with you to discuss anything wellbeing-related, and to work together in supporting your child’s social, emotional, and learning needs.

Monica De Leo

Student Wellbeing Leader

monica.deleo@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

PARENTING RESOURCES

Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 AND their parents/carers. 

Counselling is currently offered by phone, Webchat and email.

Smiling Mind’s vision is to help every mind thrive. 

Their mission is to provide accessible, lifelong tools to support healthy minds.

It includes sections for parents, teachers and students with practical strategies 

and resources to support your child's wellbeing.

Reliable, and up-to-date information to help your family grow and thrive together. 

A social service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, offering a range of programs and services that aim to build and strengthen relationships.

Regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. And you can stay up-to-date by joining our email community.