Student Wellbeing

Welcome to the 2024 school year! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday spending quality time with your family and that you have returned feeling refreshed and ready to commence the exciting adventures of term one at SCC 😊

The start of school is a time of mixed emotions for parents. Your children spend so much time at school each day and we want your children to be happy. The most important influence on your child’s learning, other than you, is your child’s teacher. It is essential that parents and staff work together in partnership to create a wonderful school environment. 

One that is safe and supportive, for children to learn in; so that they are inspired to be the best that they can be. Effective communication is an important part of this partnership.  Please remember to reach out if you need.

RAINBOWS

Our groups from last year will continue this Term from Week Two. I have spoken with the students' teachers for 2024 and made them aware of who will be participating.

As this current program draws closer to the end, there will be an expression of interest form sent home to families from Pre-Primary to Year 7. It will explain the Rainbows program in detail for those new families who are not familiar with its content. 

In the meantime, if there have been any changes to your family circumstances over the holidays, including sickness or family members or pets passing away etc, please remember to either speak with your child’s teacher or you may email me at kerry.browne@cewa.edu.au. 

FRIENDSHIPS

Making friends plays an important part in your child’s social and emotional development.

Attributes such as social competence, self-esteem and self-confidence have all been found to be positively correlated to having friends.

Studies show that friendships help children to learn more about themselves, provide a sense of belonging, assist in academic performance and most importantly, help with overall wellbeing.

Below is a colourful and practical poster “Tips for Making and Keeping Friends", to help guide and support your child in developing healthy friendships. You may have a spare space on the fridge where it can go for all to see. These tips can benefit big people also 😊 

Have a great start to the 2024 school year everyone, and please remember to reach out if you feel the need.

Mrs Kerry Browne

Student Wellbeing Coordinator