Community Wellness

Behaviour Curriculum 

As we start Term 4, we’re continuing to build on the strong foundation we have worked hard on with our Behaviour Curriculum. All staff have worked hard to make our expectations clear and consistent across all areas of the school so every learner knows what to do, when to do it and how to do it well. 

Last term, we introduced three whole school routines: Cue to Start, Entry and Exit routines. These are now part of our everyday culture. They help to create calm transitions, respectful interactions and learning spaces that are settled and ready to learn. 

This term we’re building on that success with two new routines and plan to introduce another throughout the term: 

• Voice routine: helping learners to use the right voice volume at the right time depending on space and activity. This will help students to know when to be silent, use a partner or group voice, and when and how to present confidently. 
• Mini Whiteboards routine: encourages our learners to show their thinking, participate actively and remain engaged in their learning. 

We have high expectations of our learners and we’re proud of how they continue to rise to meet them. Our routines are modelled, practiced and positively reinforced in all learning spaces helping to create a calm consistent environment where every learner feels safe and ready to learn. 

Restorative Practices 

Teaching Accountability, Not Shame.

When kids mess up, our first instinct is often to punish. But punishment usually just makes them feel ashamed, and shame rarely leads to real change. Restorative practice takes a different path. Instead of focusing on blame, we help learners see how their actions affect others and guide them to make things right. 

This approach matters because shame makes kids shut down or get defensive. When we focus on accountability instead, they learn to own their choices and grow from their mistakes. Relationships stay strong, even when things go wrong. 

In practice, instead of saying, “You’re in trouble,” we ask, “What happened? Who was affected? How can you fix it?” Learners are encouraged to repair the harm and think about what they’ll do differently next time. 

SchoolTV Special Report 

World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing. It serves as a timely reminder that mental health challenges can affect anyone: children, teens, and adults alike. 

This day is not only about reducing stigma, but also about strengthening awareness, encouraging open conversations and ensuring young people know where to turn to for support. By acknowledging World Mental Health Day we can help reduce stigma to build more compassionate and supportive environments. 

Parents and caregivers play a central role in shaping the mental health of their children. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the pressures young people face in today's world and how we can best support them. Whether it's helping them find balance between school, technology and rest, encouraging open conversations about feelings, or modelling healthy coping strategies ourselves, taking small steps at home can make a big difference. By engaging with resources and discussions on this day, families can strengthen their understanding of mental health and contribute to a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness. 

For additional resources and further information on World Mental Health Day visit the Mental Health Foundation website. 

You can read more about World Mental Health Day on SchoolTV. 

Attendance 

As we begin Term 4, it’s great to see such a strong start to attendance across the school. Our whole school average for the first week sits at 91.68%, showing families’ continued commitment to learning right through to the end of the year. 

Prep students have set the pace early with an impressive 98.46%, while Years 1 to 3 are close behind, all above 92%. Years 4 and 5 are maintaining steady attendance above 90%, and we’ll be encouraging our Year 6s to finish their final term strongly.