Whytalla

Wellbeing 

From the Wellbeing Team

I am sure everyone will agree that 2020 is not the year we all expected. We recognize that for many of our school families, this is unfortunately a great understatement. It's certainly been a challenging and extremely tough year for everyone on many levels.

 

The Wellbeing Team has been working hard to address as many concerns as possible, even while remote and it is for this reason that I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all of our dedicated Wellbeing Team members who have gone above and beyond during this difficult year, to ensure continuity of support for our students.

 

As students begin the return to on-site learning we understand that a new ‘transition phase’ will begin. For the most part, a key focus for all staff will be on reengaging with students and giving our young people some time to readjust to old routines. Families can help this process in a few simple ways, and you will find some excellent information on this topic (published by the Australian Psychological Society) attached to today’s Whytalla.

 

On behalf of the Wellbeing Team, we welcome back all of our students and we congratulate you on the resilience you have demonstrated throughout this difficult period. We look forward to seeing you all again!

 

Kat Neall

Wellbeing Team Leader

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Virtual Wellbeing Rooms

Mrs Eastwood now has five Virtual Wellbeing Rooms including;

  • Self Esteem and Emotional Wellbeing Library
  • Emotions Library
  • A Calming Place
  • Friendship Library
  • Pay It Forward Read Along & Clip

Online Wellbeing Programs for Secondary Students

Secondary students will be involved in some exciting online wellbeing focused programs once they are back at school. 

 

On Wednesday October 21, male Year 7-10 students will continue a program introduced at Edenhope College in 2019, called Man Cave. More details are in the following flyer:

 

Year 7-10 Girls will be involved in a new program to the College, called Flourish Girls.

2020 Parents Victoria Online Conference

Parents /carers, school leadership / staff and school councillors are invited to attend the 2020 Parents Victoria Online Conference.

 

The theme of the forum is a Brave New World: Changes, challenges and opportunities for families and schools. 

 

This year’s conference program includes presentations from expert speakers and groups on mental health support for students and parents, connecting school communities and engaging families.

 

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino will open the conference and answer questions submitted by schools and families.

 

To submit a question email office@parentsvictoria.asn.au by Sunday 11 October.

 

Details on the conference and how to register are provided below.

 

Date: Monday 19 October 2020

Time: 10am to 1.15pm

Cost: The conference is free but registration is essential.

Registration: The conference will take place on Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link on 18 October.

 

For more information visit the Parents Victoria website.