Wellbeing Matters
As this term draws to a close, we want to use this newsletter to let you know about some of the key events that have taken place over the past few weeks. With the term break upon us this Friday, we want to share some key information to support you during the term break.
RU OK? Day
Last Thursday 10 September was R U OK? Day, a day that aims to emphasise the importance of connecting with those around us and taking the time to ask them how they are doing. The key pillars of R U OK? are ask, listen, encourage action and check in. Students were encouraged to engage with these key steps and tell us how they could ask R U OK? by contributing to a collaborative mural or writing an R U OK? postcard to a friend during lunchtime in exchange for popcorn and fruit cups.
Young Women’s program
Tuesday 8 September marked the end of our Young Women’s Program which was facilitated by Kingston Youth Services in partnership with Fiona Vincent, our Mental Health Practitioner. This program ran weekly over seven weeks and covered topics including values, communication, conflict resolution and boundaries, resilience and support options, self-care, mentors and role models.
Wear It Purple Day
On Friday 28 August, we marked Wear It Purple Day, a day where schools and communities across the country wear purple to recognise LGBTQIA+ young people everywhere and help foster more inclusive environments for them. Students were encouraged to wear a touch of purple alongside their regular uniform. Activities including bracelet making and a photo booth were held in the quadrangle at lunchtime, led by Respectful Relationships and Wellbeing and supported by our Student Leaders.
Support during the term break
We recommend that you take a look at this Wellbeing Support Factsheet for parents and carers to help you with tips and resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people during the school holidays.
This factsheet includes:
- Actions that support positive mental health
- Signs that a child or young person may need mental health support
- Information around young people supporting each other
- A contact list of mental health supports
Wellbeing Team