Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Stephanie Di Salvo
Assistant Principal
Dear parents, carers and friends of the school community,
As we settle into the school year and navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the school will endeavour to promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. The Department of Education have recently released a range of resources and supports for schools, teachers, students and families to support student mental health and wellbeing.
The 'Quick Guide to Student Mental Health and Wellbeing', provides tips for parents and carers to support their child's mental and physical health and wellbeing. This includes resources for:
- Looking after your child’s wellbeing
- Looking after your child’s mental health
- Wellbeing activities for parents of primary school students
- Wellbeing activities for parents of secondary students
Please access the Guide by following this link: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/health/mentalhealth/quick-guide-to-student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-resources.pdf
Raising Learners Podcast Series
The department has partnered with the Raising Children Network on a series of podcasts providing expert advice and information to parents and carers on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Topics include how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCAL students and how to keep your child safe online.
Talking to your child about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice on having a safe and reassuring conversation about coronavirus (COVID-19), available in a range of community languages. We understand that sometimes student absences may be affected by Covid-19 related concerns. The school is very happy to share and discuss our Covid-19 Safe measures by appointment only.
If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact the school to arrange a meeting with a member of Principal Class Team.
School Number: 9309 6258
Student Attendance
Daily school attendance is important for young people to succeed in education and to ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Young people who regularly attend school have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives.
Jacana School for Autism supports our students to develop important skills, knowledge and values which set them up for further learning and participation in their community. The school places great importance in all students being at school on time, every day the school is open for instruction.
We understand that sometimes getting your child to school may be difficult. We support our school community by working with parents/carers and external services to improve student attendance and to discuss strategies that will support smoother transitions and school engagement.
If you would like to discuss strategies regarding attendance, please do not hesitate to contact your classroom teacher and/or Sub-School Leader to arrange a meeting.
Save the Date! Education Week 2022
Now in its 78th year, Education Week celebrates the strengths and achievements of Victoria’s government education sector.
Jacana School for Autism will celebrate the annual event from Monday 30th May- Friday 3rd June.
This year’s theme is 150 Years of Public Education, to coincide with this milestone anniversary for Victoria. Education Week 2022 is an opportunity for all primary and secondary schools, higher education providers, and early childhood education and care services to commemorate the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future of education in Victoria.
Stay tuned for further information regarding whole-school, cohort and classroom based activities closer to the date.
