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Child Safety / 

Pastoral Wellbeing

PBIS

Our focus is on 'eating time'. Teachers will be explicitly teaching this routine to students and follow the principles of PBIS (Positive Behaviours Interventions & Supports) by:

Teach - Teach the appropriate skills and behaviours

Model - Model to students the appropriate skills and behaviours

Practise - Practise by acting out role plays

Acknowledge - Teachers will acknowledge students when they demonstrate the behaviours by positive reinforcement

Correct - by extra social skill instruction where needed.

Engagement of Volunteers 

At St Therese’s Primary School, Kennington the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.  To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL Volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

 

Additionally, Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a Volunteer. 

 

We deeply value the contributions of our Volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection.  Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive. 

For more information regarding volunteering contact us or click on the link to complete the Volunteer Registration form. Volunteer Registration Form 

 

All Volunteers will be asked to: 

  • Complete a Volunteer Registration form (including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and 2 personal referees). Please inform your referees that they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering. 

  • Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to Volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training: (Please note – Completing this induction replaces the previous onsite induction interview) 

  • CESL School Volunteer Induction

  • Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

     

All Volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC.  All Volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing Volunteer. All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy. 

Happy Families Schools

We are a Happy Families School!

Our school has a subscription to the Happy Families School Membership. Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia's leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources. We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars. 

 

Check out the latest articles here.

 

The Happy Families Podcast:

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Everyday Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a commonsense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Check them out here!

 

Upcoming Event:

Anxious: Helping Your Child Navigate a World of Worry

Wednesday 20th August - 7PM

Anxious Webinar - Wednesday 20th August at 7PM
Anxious Webinar - Wednesday 20th August at 7PM

 

E-Safety

Reminder - How To Access: 

Simply click the link below, go to the checkout cart, enter our unique school code (the cost will default to $0.00) and you’ll be sent all the details on how to log in and immediately begin to use the resources. 

If you have any questions about logging in or accessing the online program, please reach out to the Safe On Social team at: Jaclyn@safeonsocial.com 

Attendance

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

Our units are currently focusing on these topics:

Foundation: Help Seeking - Students develop skills and knowledge for peer support, peer referral and help-seeking.

Year One: Problem Solving - Students learn a range of problem-solving techniques to apply when confronting personal, social and ethical dilemmas. 

Year Two: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Year Three: Positive Coping - Students will develop language around coping, critically reflect on their coping strategies and extend their positive coping strategies.

Year Four: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Year Five: Problem Solving - Students learn a range of problem-solving techniques to apply when confronting personal, social and ethical dilemmas.

Year Six: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Mental Health and Wellbeing 

BRAVE Online | Online help for worried kids  

 

BRAVE was developed for children and teenagers who experience Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It is a great resource for parents and children.  

Mental Health Library