Wellbeing
SRC News
The Student Representative Council (SRC) has been hard at work this term, striving to make our students' voices heard. Recently they surveyed their classmates about our available play spaces at recess and lunch time. They used the data collected to set out a timetable that best reflected each Year levels’ play space interests.
A new timetable has been devised for playtimes that has been in action for the last week and a half! It wasn’t an easy job, but our SRC members are confident that our students are enjoying where they are allocated at playtimes.
This week, a few students shared with us what they like about being on the SRC;
Noah “We get to survey our class and we get to know the information before everybody else does! The meetings in the Hub are really fun with Mrs Ferguson and Mr Edwards.”
Lachie “I like that we get to brainstorm new ideas for the school to improve it. It’s great to see the school improve - especially the Maguire Hall with all the new toys that we will introduce at assembly soon”
Albie “I really like the SRC because it is helping the school and I really like helping other people.”
Stay on the lookout for more SRC news to come, we are working on something really exciting!
Paddy Edwards and Julie Ferguson
Our Wellbeing Hub
Our Wellbeing Hub has been up and running for the last few weeks
At Galilee we understand the importance of investing in the mental and emotional wellbeing of our students so that we can nurture their overall growth and development, both academically and personally.
Located on our top floor, in the old building, the Wellbeing Hub is a dedicated space where children can find comfort, solace, and support as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up. Here, they will have access to a variety of resources and activities carefully curated to promote self-regulation, relaxation, and the sharing of worries in a safe and nurturing environment. The Hub will be manned by a variety of staff members throughout the day and children will be welcomed to join the space for 10-15 minutes, with the use of personal timers, to gain the support they need before returning to their classrooms.
Our Wellbeing Hub offers:
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques: Through guided meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities, students will learn invaluable tools to manage stress and anxiety effectively.
- Sensory and tactile opportunities: Our sensory corner provides students with a range of tactile materials and sensory experiences aimed at promoting relaxation and self-soothing. From stress balls to weighted cuddly toys, students can explore various sensory stimuli to find what works best for them.
- Creative expression: A variety of art and craft materials will provide students with a means to express themselves freely, fostering self-discovery and emotional expression.
- Educational workshops: One-on-one or small group workshops on topics such as emotional regulation, coping strategies, conflict resolution and self-care will empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate life's challenges confidently.
- One-on-one counselling: Our in-house counsellors are available to provide individualised support and guidance to students who may require additional assistance in managing their emotions and navigating personal challenges. (If you would like your child to access these supports, please email Brighid Deamer, our Learning Diversity Leader, at bdeamer@gsm.vic.edu.au)
Our students may visit the Wellbeing Hub for a number of reasons including;
- The classroom teacher may run a Personal, Social and Emotional session in the Wellbeing Hub
- Interventions such as Lego Club or Peaceful Kids may use the space
- After recess and lunch, children may ask their teacher to access The Hub for 10 minutes to re-regulate or chat through any worries or issues from playtime
- Brain breaks or movement breaks
- Morning visits after a tricky drop-off
- Teachers send a child to The Hub with their friend for some connection time
- A small group of children explore strategies to navigate conflict, friendship issues etc
- Parents/Guardians reach out and ask for particular support
If your child attends The Wellbeing Hub you will not be notified. However, in instances where we deem it necessary we will reach out and communicate anything of significance.
Keep an eye out for a video of our Wellbeing Hub on our school Youtube channel!
Introducing our Social Justice Leaders for Semester 1
These students will meet regularly to discuss various ways to help others in the school/wider community.
This Thursday, our Social Justice Leaders will be presenting our Holy Week Assembly on Monday the 25th of April in Maguire Hall at 2.45pm, please feel free to join us.
Congratulations to these students and we wish you every success with your new roles.
