Wellbeing
with Mrs Hodgson
Donvale Primary School
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Day for Daniel 2026
Today we participated in Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day.
Championing child safety across Australia, Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest national event dedicated to child safety education and awareness. It’s a day of action that promotes safer communities and empowers children to Recognise, React, and Report when they feel unsafe.
Students and staff wore a touch of red in honour of Daniel. We are grateful for the gold coin donations which will be donated directly to this great cause. You can contribute further by using the QR code below to make a donation. Our fundraising page will be open until the end of November.
Free Australian resources that provide practical strategies and advice for supporting children's mental health and wellbeing:
- Be You – Evidence-based information for families on children's mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Raising Children Network – Expert parenting advice on managing anxiety, stress, emotions, friendships and building resilience.
- Kids Helpline – Resources for children, young people and parents, plus free counselling for children aged 5–25.
- Beyond Blue – Practical information to help families understand anxiety, stress and mental health.
- Smiling Mind – Free mindfulness activities and guided meditations suitable for children and families.
- The Resilience Project – Simple wellbeing strategies focused on gratitude, empathy and mindfulness that families can practise together.
Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Supports
Reward System
SWPBS focuses on multi-tiered interventions to promote positive behaviours. As part of the approach to enabling a strong school culture which embodies our school values, we have put in place a whole school sticker rewards system.
Aim of the Reward System
At DPS we have implemented a reward system to reward positive behaviours that are necessary for promoting a positive and supportive school environment. These positive behaviours are based on our four values of Compassion, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility. Part of our reward system includes the handing out of stickers which are distributed by staff when the students are "caught" displaying one or more of the values.