Health and Wellbeing

What an exciting time it is in the Health and Wellbeing space. We are very lucky to have a classroom to use until the end of 2026! So far in Term 2, all classes in the school have been helping to create this very special space. They’ve already contributed great ideas and in the coming weeks, will also complete some work that can be displayed! Stay tuned for photos! 

In Foundation and 1/2 we have been working with the ‘Catastrophe Scale’. This scale can be used to help students to think about how big a problem is and what would be an appropriate reaction. We’ve done some drawing, role plays and had some great chats about how to use the scale. This scale is also being used in classrooms and in the yard by teachers across the school. 

This week we have started a new unit on ‘help seeking’. More on this in a few weeks.

In years 3-6, students have been particularly involved in the creation of the new space. From sharing ideas to giving up their time to help to set things up, it has been wonderful to see the mutual responsibility shown. During our sessions, we are currently working on a digital safety unit. During this unit we will cover a range of activities such as what behaviours are ok both on and offline and where we can go for help if we feel unsafe or uncomfortable with a variety of situations. 

How You Can Help At Home

Foundation - 2 parents: It would be great if you could use the catastrophe scale language where possible at home. When your child comes to you with a problem, this could sound like, “Thanks for letting me know. Where do you think this problem fits on the scale?” Sometimes this question is enough to encourage them to think about what kind of reaction is appropriate, but it may also be helpful to follow up by asking, “What sort of reaction do  you think is a good reaction for this kind of problem?” 

Year 3 - 6 parents: Encouraging open conversation about what they have seen/heard online is a great place to start. Sometimes students will have completed a document in class to take home and share with their family. This is also a good way to open the conversation about what they are seeing or hearing online. The eSafety Commission website is also a fantastic resource: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents