Wellbeing & Engagement
Today is a great day to be you!
Farewell to our Year 6s
With one week remaining of the 2025 school year, we are about to say goodbye to our incredible cohort of Year 6 students. It has been a pleasure watching the Year 6s grow and mature across the year, and they have been fantastic role models for the rest of the school.
They are absolutely ready to take on the world! Or at the very least, high school first...
Year 6 Graduation is coming up next Wednesday evening at Box Hill Town Hall and we can't wait to celebrate their primary school journey at this event!
All the best for the future, Year 6s! Don't be strangers - we love a visit and to hear all the great things you are up to.
Anik - Chess State Tournament
Last week, Anik from 1RO competed at the 2025 Victorian Schools Chess Junior State Finals. After taking on the best young players from all around the State (over 100!), Anik came away with the Grade 1 Silver Medal - this is an incredible achievement!
Congratulation Anik, we can't wait to see where your amazingly strategic mind takes you in the chess world.
Social Media Ban - Children Under 16
As you will be aware, Australia’s new social media restrictions for children under 16 came into effect on December 10th.
These changes aim to create a safer online environment by limiting access to platforms that can expose young people to inappropriate content, pressure, and harmful interactions.
At Rangeview, we see this as a really positive step in supporting children’s overall wellbeing. Research consistently shows that reduced exposure to social media can help young people experience better sleep, lower stress levels, stronger self-esteem, and more positive face-to-face relationships. These new regulations give families a strengthened framework to guide healthy digital habits at home.
We encourage parents to use this moment as an opportunity to have open conversations with their children about online safety, respectful behaviour, screen balance, and the importance of real-world connections. Together, we can help our students grow up confident, resilient, and supported - both online and offline.
Please see the attached supporting document provided by Mental Health First Aid International for more information and strategies to help support conversations with children about these changes.
Wellbeing Tips for Home - Outdoor Edition
We've had two recent school camps where the weather wasn't the kindest to us... yet our students still loved being outdoors and taking in all that the natural environment had to offer!
Here's a list of evidence-informed ideas to try at home to boost family wellbeing as the weather begins to (finally!) become a little warmer...
1. Sunshine Reset Breaks
Short bursts of natural light can lift mood and improve sleep cycles.
Try:a 10-minute morning walk, eating breakfast outside, or doing homework on the deck.
Why it helps:Natural light supports healthy circadian rhythms and improves focus.
2. Backyard (or Balcony) Nature Spots
Create a tiny nature corner - no garden required.
Try:A pot plant, a herb box, a bird bath, or a 'nature treasure table.'
Why it helps:Caring for something living builds responsibility, empathy and reduces stress.
3. Family Micro-Adventures
You don’t need a big day trip to feel the benefits of nature.
Try:A twilight walk, exploring a new local park, or a “find five colours” nature scavenger hunt.
Why it helps:Novel outdoor experiences boost curiosity, connection, and resilience.
4. Unstructured Outdoor Play
Let kids lead the way outside - no schedule, no rules.
Try:Chalk drawings, cubby building, digging, climbing, water play.
Why it helps:Research shows free play supports creativity, confidence, and emotional regulation.
5. Outdoor Family Rituals
Turn time outside into a predictable, calming habit.
Try:“Friday Night Picnic,” weekend backyard breakfasts, or sunset stretching together.
Why it helps: Regular positive rituals increase family connection and create a sense of stability.
That's a wrap on 2025!
Yes - we have one week of the school year left, however as this is our final newsletter, I wanted to pass on a thank you to our amazing school community for the support you've provided over 2025. It has been a hugely successful year for our students as a whole and we are very proud of their growth and development.
I hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas and holiday break. See you back here at the end of January 2026!
Liam Sommers
Assistant Principal
Wellbeing and Engagement
