Concord Connect

Student Wellbeing

Term 4

Year 12 Camp!

Last week I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Year 12s camp to Lakes Entrance.  This trip is aimed to provide students with an experience of a lifetime! It’s their last school camp with their friends – you could call it ‘Schoolies!’  The group stayed in cabins at BIG4 Whiters Holiday Village and demonstrated independence and responsibility when staying with other.  Our itinerary ensured that we enjoyed many fabulous experiences:

  • Segway Ride
  • Boat cruise
  • Beach walks
  • Adventure Park Gippsland: archery, mini golf, laser tag and combat archery
  • Swimming
  • Fabulous meals! 

The Year 12 students will be Graduating next week then transitioning into pathways that include: employment services, transition to employment programs, Tafe and other further study options, disability support agencies, and many students are linked with individualised support programs through the NDIS. 

 

I wish the Year 12 students all the best with their future pathways.

Supporting your Child with Transition

I can hardly believe we are so close to the end of the year! Unfortunately, this can cause a lot of uncertainty for our children: transition to new classes is discussed, routines are changed due to incursions, excursions, performances, etc, and even though we are facing a nice, long Christmas break, this can cause anxiety for our students.  At home there may be more socialising, later nights and perhaps more treat food. Traditionally, this is a tricky time for children to navigate through. Our children may need extra help to regulate their emotions during this time and perhaps cope with disappointments. 

Many of our Concord School students are supported by utilising the Zones of Regulation.  The Zones of Regulation provides a common language and compassionate framework to support positive mental health and skill development.  Families can use these strategies at home to support children in increasing their social and emotional literacy, as well as their skills of self-regulation.

 

Click below for more information on helping your child build resilience. 

Self-regulation for school aged children 

Beyond Blue: Building resilience in children

 

 

Bronwyn Hart

Assistant Principal

Wellbeing