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Wellbeing News

Welcome to the 2026 school year at SMDP! We are honoured that you have entrusted your children to our care, and we look forward to partnering with you this year.

 

This year brings a change to our Leadership Team. Kathy is now our Teaching and Learning Leader, and I am excited to take over as Student Wellbeing Leader while continuing as Family Engagement Leader.

 

With over 30 years of teaching experience, a Masters in Wellbeing, and previous leadership experience in this area, I am deeply passionate about supporting your child's happiness and growth. 

 

Please reach out at any time if you have questions, worries, or concerns. You can call the school on 9369 1070 or email me at swhitehead@smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au

 

Thank you!

 

Kind regards,

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Simone Whitehead

Wellbeing & Family Engagement Leader

 

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As Catholic educators, we have a moral, mission-driven and legal responsibility to uphold and actively promote the wellbeing and safety of every student entrusted in our care. Our commitment to the protection of students is enabled in nurturing, respectful and safe communities where the uniqueness and sacred dignity of every young person are celebrated, and they can flourish in their learning and development.

 

There are eleven Child Safe Standards which are designed to help keep children and young people safe.  Over the coming months we will highlight one standard and look at what schools governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) are doing to prioritise and achieve the implementation of the standard.

 

Our child safety team at SMDP consists of:

 

  • Elise (Principal)
  • Chiara (Learning Diversity Leader)
  • Simone (Wellbeing and Family Engagement Leader)
  • Jing (School psychologist)
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Please reach out to any of us at any time if you need some support or advice regarding Child Safety.

 

Child Safe Standard 1

‘’Establish culturally safe environments in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children, young people and students are respected and value’’ 

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How Parents, Carers and Guardians can get involved!

 

Here’s how you can be supportive:

  • Familiarise yourself with the school’s child safety policies and understand how they support student wellbeing.

  • Provide feedback when you notice something that may impact a child’s safety or wellbeing.

  • Support your child when they express their views and that their opinions are valued and heard.