Wellbeing Report 

We continue to have lots of conversations with our families to better understand the changes to families during the lockdown.  Everyone appears to cope differently.  Children can pick up on parents stress very easily, even if they don’t outwardly show it.  Be honest with your children about your own concerns, but reassure them that there are measures in place to protect all of us.  Give your child the basic information they need and then see what questions they may have. Routines are important to everyone.  Find a moment with everyone in the family to talk about routines and what everyone needs to do for work, learning, household jobs and play.   You can make visual schedules to help children learn what comes next.  Focus on positive stories, talk about the fun activities you've enjoyed together during lockdown, or make a list of things you're looking forward to in the future.   Headspace offer some practical tips at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw3LzWe-93U

We have been also talking to parents on how to help their children cope with anxiety and fears. They are worried about a number of issues ranging from falling behind in their school work, getting to sleep, worrying about family members, loss of pets and also relationships/friendships.   If you are looking for information and strategies about anxiety, I have included a link to Dr. Justin Coulson at: 

https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/?s=anxiety+in+your+child

The Resilience Project 

Parent Information Session 

16th June-Online 

Due to the current restrictions we will offering our parent presentation virtually. On Wednesday 16th June we will have Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project talk to parents.   Hugh will speak about raising children in the age of technology, positive mental health strategies and building resilience.   We apologise that we are unable to run this event face to face. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89826841714?pwd=dnFJL25iYnFYdGp2QVpTL2o2ZHhzQT09Meeting ID: 898 2684 1714

Passcode: 120518

Supports

Our welfare team are available to support families in times of need as we have established partnerships with a number of services. For families looking to purchase school uniform and they are experiencing tough times we can apply to State School Relief for clothing and school supplies.  The Food Bank in Melbourne are keeping us well stocked with staple food items.   If you would like to get a food hamper box please call the office.  

Free Happy Families Membership

It’s not too late to sign up!  The school has a free membership for all parents to join the Happy Families website.  The school has free access until August and I would like to encourage everyone to check out the website.  The Happy Families membership gives you access to a number of resources which will help families, staff and students to thrive.  Every member will receive a weekly "Lighten the Load" email, which includes a quick, easy to apply tip from Dr. Justin, as well as some updates about other features in the membership.  There is a library of parenting resources which offers calm assurance, direction and solutions you can try out on your families. 

Click on the link to join:

https://members.happyfamilies.com.au/woori-yallock-primary-school