Wellbeing & Learning Inclusion

Wellbeing Curriculum: 

This term, all students from Foundation to Year 6 will continue participating in the Respectful Relationships (RRRR) program. Through a range of age-appropriate activities and discussions, students will further develop their social and emotional learning skills.

Throughout Term 2, classes will explore topics including emotional literacy, personal strengths, positive coping strategies, problem-solving, resilience and building healthy relationships. Students will also continue learning about empathy, inclusion and ways to respectfully manage conflict with others.

The Respectful Relationships program plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing and creating a positive and inclusive school community.

For more information about the Respectful Relationships program, please visit Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships and Building Respectful Relationships | schools.vic.gov.au

Garden Club: 

As we head into winter, students have been busy clearing our garden beds to prepare for our winter vegetables. They have been researching which vegetables grow best during the colder months and will begin planting the basics, including cauliflower, leeks and other seasonal produce.

We look forward to using some of the fresh produce from the garden in our cooking program, including making hearty homemade soups.

Nourish to Flourish Breakfast Club:

Breakfast Club runs every Thursday morning from 8:00am in the Hall.

This wonderful initiative is supported by staff, Parish volunteers and, from 2026, FCJ student volunteers. We extend our sincere thanks to the generous local businesses that continue to support the program through their donations.

If your business is interested in supporting or sponsoring our Breakfast Club, please contact Brendan at bfrench@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au.

School Child Psychologist:

Bethany brings experience in child, educational and developmental psychology, with a strong background in supporting school-aged children through therapy and assessments within school settings. 

Bethany will be available on Thursdays to provide individual support sessions for students.

If you would like to access Bethany’s support for your child, please contact Brendan at bfrench@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au.

Hygiene- Winter is Coming

Washing hands with soap and water remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and infection. While this is not always practical or convenient in a school setting, we will continue to encourage and educate students about good hygiene practices.

As we move further into the Autumn and Winter months, we ask families to revisit healthy habits with their child(ren), including regular hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when unwell.