Especean

Wellbeing

I take this opportunity to welcome all students back to the College for Term 3; I trust that boys and their families enjoyed a restful break. As always it will be a busy period and boys are encouraged to ensure that they have a clear understanding of when significant College and cohort events are occurring. Utilising the Semester 2 Planner on page 177 of the Student Diary is recommended.

 

Parents/carers and students are reminded that an online Student Incident Report link is available on the respective Years 5 to 12 Canvas pages. The online form will allow students to log incidents from home if required, aiding the follow-up process undertaken by class teachers/Year Coordinators on matters of concern, such as inappropriate behaviour towards students from others. I encourage both parents/carers and students to check the link on the Canvas page.

RSB Survey Feedback

Over the coming weeks, feedback and observations from the recently completed Relationships, Safety and Bullying Survey will be shared with the community. This year, over 1200 students [83%] across Years 5 to 12 participated in the survey. 

 

Some Positives:

  • Over 85% of students agreed or strongly agreed that they felt a connection and a sense of belonging at the College
  • Over 83% of students agreed or strongly agreed that they felt respected by their teachers
  • Over 80% of students agreed or strongly agreed that there were good relationships between students and teachers
  • Over 84% of students agreed or strongly agreed that there was encouragement to treat others with respect
  • There was an increased number of students who indicated that they had opportunities to take part in decision making at the College.

These results are comparable to previous surveys conducted.

 

Areas for Attention:

  • A number of students indicated that they were not aware of the location of the 3 fulltime counsellors- these are located in the Student Services Area on the ground floor of the Hanrahan Building.
  • Similarly, many students were not aware of the College’s Child Safeguarding Officers- these are currently Dr Lavorato [Principal], Mr Byrne [Deputy Principal] and Mr Simpson [Director of Wellbeing] 
  • Further developing students’ knowledge about being safe online 
  • Reducing incidences of verbal and physical bullying need to be developed and implemented.

Robert Simpson

Director of Wellbeing