Wellbeing Report 

Learning about how to have RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living, but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.

Our Extended Pastoral curriculum in Term 3 and Term 4 concentrates on behaviours that promote healthy relationships. Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.

Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

Nazareth’s Parent Wellbeing website has great information on supporting respectful relationships, and how to empower young people in healthy interactions, to embrace differences and forge connections that honour their self-worth. 

Here is the link to these specific resources:

 https://nazareth.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships

Farewell Year 12s

Term 4 always signals the final school days of our Year 12 cohort. It is a time of such mixed emotions – excitement about the rites of passage and farewell events, sadness of leaving the friends, routine and community which have been such a constant for so long, and anxiety about the exams ahead.  We all wish our Year 12s the best over the next few weeks as they prepare for their exams and have their final classes with their friends and teachers. We look forward to supporting them over the coming weeks, enabling them to finish their secondary schooling in a positive and memorable way. 

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT – coming soon to Nazareth College

We are excited to announce that in 2024 Nazareth College will be partnering with The Resilience Project. More information to follow soon!

Enjoy your week!

Ms Jackie Kol

Acting Deputy Principal

Director of Wellbeing