Wellbeing Report

The Wellbeing Team at Saltwater P-9 College would like to extend our gratitude to all our families for their unwavering support throughout 2024. Your partnership, understanding, and active engagement have been instrumental in fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our students. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated achievements, and ensured the wellbeing of every child remains at the heart of all we do. 

We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us and for the collaborative spirit that strengthens our school community. Thank you for your continued dedication, and we look forward to building on this success in the year ahead.

Supporting Your Child’s Transition to 2025 

As the school year winds down, many families are preparing for their students transition to the next year level. Whether your child is excited, nervous, or a mix of both, the move to a new class can bring a variety of emotions. Supporting your child during this time is crucial to helping them feel confident and ready for what’s ahead. 

Below are some strategies to help families talk to their child about transitioning to the next year level for 2025:

Acknowledge Their Feelings 

Your child might feel excitement, anxiety, or uncertainty about the upcoming changes. Let them know these feelings are normal and valid. A simple statement like, “It’s okay to feel a bit nervous about starting a new grade” can open the door for honest conversations.

Highlight new opportunities and build their confidence 

Focus on the exciting aspects of the transition, such as making new friends, learning new subjects, or joining activities they haven’t tried before. Celebrate milestones and reflect on what they’ve accomplished this year to build their confidence. Additionally, ask your child what they hope to achieve in the next year and discuss how they can work towards these goals.

Create a Sense of Preparedness

Preparation can ease worries and build confidence. Help your child feel ready for the next year level by discussing with them the changes in schedules, new teachers, classrooms and areas of the school they will be in.  

Address Specific Concerns

Ask your child what they are worried about and address these concerns together. For example:

• Friendships: Reassure them about maintaining old friendships while making new ones.

• Academic challenges: Let them know it’s okay to ask for help and that their teachers are there to support them.

• Change in teachers or environment: Emphasise the positives of meeting new educators and learning in different ways.

Model a Positive Mindset

Children take cues from their parents’ attitudes. If you approach the transition with optimism and confidence, they’re more likely to do the same. Use positive language- Say things like, “You’re going to learn so many new and exciting things next year.” Focus on resilience- Teach your child that challenges are opportunities for growth and that mistakes are part of learning.

Transitions are an integral part of growing up, and with your support, your child can navigate these changes with confidence. By fostering open communication, celebrating achievements, and focusing on the positives, you can help them embrace the next year level as an exciting step in their educational journey.