Wellbeing & Engagement 

Welcome back to Term 3 - we trust your children have made a positive start to the new term!

NAIDOC Week

As a school, we celebrated NAIDOC Week across the first week of term. Officially, NAIDOC Week was held in the first week of the school holidays (July 6th-13th). 

We held a special acknowledgement during our whole school assembly last week, and all classes have participated in a range of learning tasks that helped our students further develop their cultural understandings. The dress up day to commemorate this event was a highlight for our students. 

Thank you to our Marrung Leaders, Kyla Petrilli and Jen Bonte, for the work they are putting in behind the scenes to ensure our school successfully incorporates First Nations' perspectives into our students' learning.

SSV Division Netball

Congratulations to the eight students who participated at the Division Netball finals last week. It was a pleasure attending this event and seeing the sportmanship on show across the day - they all represented the school proudly and it was great to receive some comments from other schools, who passed on how lovely our students were. Well done to all the girls and thank you to Tegan Cant for your fantastic coaching!

All the best to our other sporting teams representing the school over the coming weeks!

The Resilience Project

Mindfulness is a key focus for us across the term at Rangeview. We will be working with our students to develop their ability to focus on the 'now', i.e., being present and not holding on to small things from the past, or jumping ahead in their thoughts and losing concentration because they are thinking of things coming up in a couple of weeks. Being present and mindful - focusing on the here and now - can bring a real sense of clarity and control. It takes time to develop these skills, but the aim will be for all students to develop an idea of at least one mindfulness strategy that they can call upon independently, if/when they need it, to help them regulate, calm down, or regain focus.

Wellbeing @ Home

Here are some tips and tricks to help improve the wellbeing of you and your children at home. You might find that giving one or two of these ideas a go (we encourage you to persist - benefits occur over time) might even give you a 5% boost in your personal wellbeing - worth the effort!

5 Simple, Research-Backed Tips for Families

Supporting wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are five practical, evidence-informed tips families can try at home to boost connection, calm, and overall wellbeing:

🔹 1. One-on-One Time

Just 10 minutes a day makes a difference.

Set aside short, regular one-on-one time with each child - free from screens or distractions. Research shows that focused connection strengthens relationships and boosts children's emotional security.

🔹 2. The ‘Three Good Things’ Habit

Gratitude builds optimism and resilience.

Before bed, go around the table or room and share three good things that happened during the day. This simple ritual is shown to improve mood and promote a more positive outlook - for kids and adults alike.

🔹 3. Get Moving Together

Movement supports mental health.

Whether it’s a walk around the block, a dance party in the lounge, or a game of backyard cricket, physical activity helps reduce stress, regulate emotions, and improve sleep and focus.

🔹 4. Mindful Moments

Tiny pauses can create big shifts.

Try short breathing exercises, quiet time, or even mindful colouring. Regular moments of calm help kids learn to self-regulate and respond more thoughtfully to challenges.

🔹 5. Family Meals (or Snacks!)

Connection happens around food.

Eating together, even just a few times a week, has been linked to better communication, stronger bonds, and lower stress levels in children. It doesn’t have to be dinner - breakfast or after-school snack time counts too.

Liam Sommers

Assistant Principal

Wellbeing and Engagement