Wellbeing News

Hello Fabulous Parents & Carers,

I would love to start this newsletter by giving a couple of big THANK-YOU shout outs!

😀 Bel - who did an amazing job setting up our Breakfast Club area, ordering all the food and EVERYTHING else that was required to make our launch a humongous success!

😀 Jenni- who is a neighbour of one of our teachers and a generous superstar with a kind heart.  Jenni reached out to offer money or goods donations to support our students in any way needed.  We took up her generous offer to buy a whole lot of equipment required for our Breakfast Club.  Jenni generously purchased bowls, plates, cutlery, toasters, a sandwich press, utensils, a blender, storage containers, and she also donated a rice cooker for porridge.  We will be inviting Jenni to attend a Breakfast Club so that she can see all her purchases being well used.

😀 All the staff - who pitched in to help with the set up, the serving and the clean up of Breakfast Club.  We really do have spectacular MEPS staff, always keen to help!

🥣 We are currently seeking parent volunteers to assist with: 

• setting up our breakfast area 

• helping prepare and serve breakfast to students 

• cleaning up at the conclusion of breakfast.

If you are able to help on a Tuesday morning and you have a current Working With Children Check, we’d love your support. 

Please email either myself or Bel to let us know.

Crissi - clarissa.kippie@education.vic.gov.au 

Bel - belinda.mccarthy@education.vic.gov.au 

☕A big thank you to the parents who came to the cuppa and catch up morning tea.  Although the scones were a little more like biscuits than scones, they tasted delicious and it was so nice to actually take a minute to sit and chat with parents and the Wellbeing team.  We are hoping to do this once per Term.

Anxiety in Kids

Based on feedback from our survey, it seems that anxiety in kids is an area for concern within our parent community. I have attached a link below for The Fear-Less Program.  This is a great, free, evidence based, online program from Triple P – (Positive Parenting Program). Fear-Less isn’t about eliminating fear altogether — sometimes, fear protects us. Instead, it’s about giving your family a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge to build resilience in children, manage anxious feelings and stop unnecessary worrying. 

Click on the link to see a range of great articles, programs and clips all about Positive Parenting.  Funded by the government, all online courses are free! https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/parenting-courses/fear-less-triple-p-online/       

Warmest regards,

Crissi Kippie

clarissa.kippie@education.vic.gov.au

Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader

🙂Reminder: We can order a limited number of Home Food Packs for students from households that may need some extra support.  These packs contain a great variety of healthy and nutritious food, suitable for the whole family.  Please reach out to your classroom teacher or send an email to myself or Bel if you require a Home Food Pack sent home for your family.  These are available for anyone in need, no questions asked!

Bel - belinda.mccarthy@education.vic.gov.au 

Crissi - clarissa.kippie@education.vic.gov.au