Wellbeing and Engagement
Robyn Mowat, Assistant Principal | Student Inclusion and Wellbeing
Student Engagement
Engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus and moves them to more critical thinking. As the term progresses we often see a decline in students' stamina which can make it challenging for students to engage in learning. It is often mentioned that school has to be fun in order to be engaging, but that is not the only form of engagement.
There are many different types of engagement such as:-
Behavioral engagement - Refers to student academic involvement including things such as effort, persistence, attention, asking questions, following rules, and the absence of disruptive behaviors.
Emotional engagement - Refers to the emotion a student chooses to have in relation to their learning such as boredom, sadness, like or dislike.
Cognitive engagement - Refers to student's investment in learning. This includes features such as self-regulation, going beyond requirements, mastering new knowledge or skills, and intrinsic motivation.
When students display high levels of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement, they are more likely to excel academically, be resilient and socially connected. The experts in this area are the students her at LSP, and so they were asked.
What has been the most engaging thing about school this term? (From our student's perspective)
Sustanability Club
Sustanability Club
Paw Pals Therapy
Paw Pals Therapy
- Dress-up Days like the 100 days of Prep
- Working with my Prep buddy
- Senior school camp on the giant swing.
- Representing LPS on sports days.
- Celebration morning because my grandad came in.
- Playing with my friends at recess.
- Maths Masters and getting my belt.
- Exploding things in STEM.
- I really like production, singing and dancing.
- Reading and drawing. I like to do this when I am feeling stressed.
- Footy day
- Planting plants in the Calm Quarters with Miss Holmes.
- My teacher telling me jokes.
- How my teacher tries different ways to teach me each day.
- Reading because we have to keep trying with our reading goal.
- Coming every day and seeing my friends.
- Trying new activities I have not done before.
- Maths masters because we keep going, learn new things and it gives us a challenge.
Staff Learning
Staff Learning
100 days of Prep
100 days of Prep
Additional Professional learning at Lysterfield.
Recent and upcoming Professional Learning for staff includes- Zones of Regulation, Trauma Informed Education, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and a selection of short courses through https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/.
Additional Services/Support
ADHD, Autism, Behavioural or Educational Assessments at Nepean Psychology
Connecting Kids
• Intellectual Assessments • Educational Assessments • ADHD Assessments • ASD Assessments
For all appointments or enquiries Please phone : 0427 804 649 or Email: administration@connectingkids.com.au
Knox Mindfulness
At Knox Mindfulness, we're delighted to inform you that we currently have openings for child and adolescent counseling services with Meghan. We are also an NDIS registered provider for any students with funding.
Kristy-Lee Powell - Knox Mindfulness - KLW Health and Wellness Pty Ltd
Ph: 03 9000 4171
24/573 Burwood Highway, Knoxfield 3180
Correspondence: PO Box 2608, Rowville 3178
