RNPS Wellbeing
ThinkUKnow Parent & Community Session
Preventing online child sexual exploitation
Youth and Family Counselling team invite you to an education program led by the Australian Federal Police that aims to help keep our kids safe online.
Join us for a free, interactive session from ThinkUKnow Australia, an education program led by the Australian Federal Police. This session is designed for parents, carers, educators, and anyone working with young people, to help understand the online world and support safe, positive technology use.
You’ll learn about:
• Online grooming, sexual extortion, and other online risks
• Self-generated content and how young people share online
• Encouraging open conversations and help[1]seeking behaviour
Gain practical tips, real examples, and evidence-based strategies to help young people stay safe, confident, and resilient online. These sessions aim to build confidence and awareness for both young people and parents/carers in navigating the online world safely.
Online
📅 Date: Wednesday 4 th March
🕖 Time: 7pm – 9pm
📍 Location: Online
🎟️ Free event – all welcome!
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981621089021?aff=oddtdtcreator – You will be redirected to Eventbrite.
Lunchtime Clubs:
Lunchtime clubs offer students valuable opportunities to explore interests, build friendships, and develop skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. They create a sense of belonging, boost confidence, and encourage positive social interactions—especially for students who may feel less connected in the playground. By providing structured, enjoyable activities, lunchtime clubs also help reduce boredom and playground conflicts, contributing to a calmer, more inclusive school culture. RNPS has a range of clubs students can participate in.
Monday - Gardening Club
Tuesday - Table top games Club
Wednesday - Lego Club
Thursday - Coding Club
Friday - JSC (Junior School Council Reps)
Quiet Club - every lunchtime
Quiet Club provides a calm and supportive space for students who find the busy nature of outside playtimes challenging. It offers structured opportunities for gentle social interaction, allowing children to engage at their own pace with the help of caring adults. Through guided conversations, shared activities, and positive role‑modelling, students can practise social skills, build confidence, and form friendships in a safe environment. Quiet Club helps reduce anxiety, supports emotional regulation, and fosters a sense of belonging for those who benefit from extra guidance during unstructured play. Please speak with your child’s teacher if you feel your child would benefit from this club.
Maroondah City Council is proud to present the ADHD Webinar Series, online parent information sessions to support Maroondah families.
Running weekly from 4 March to 1 April 2026, the series brings together practical strategies and compassionate insights from award winning educator, therapist and proud ADHD-er Tony Vallance of Building Better Brains. Participants can choose to attend a single session or join the full program.
Each week explores a different theme, offering families and supporters a chance to learn, reflect and connect:
• Calming the Storm – tools for navigating overwhelm and emotional intensity
• Big Feelings, Big Hearts – understanding emotional regulation in young people
• Two Neurotypes and One Child – bridging communication and expectations
• Learning to Learn and Masked – supporting learning styles and reducing masking
• Misunderstood and Magnificent – understanding ADHD in girls and young women
The series aims to create a supportive space where parents, carers, educators and young people can gain clarity, feel understood and walk away with strategies that can be used immediately. All sessions are delivered in partnership with Boroondara, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Dates: Wednesdays, 4 March – 1 April 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Registrations are also open for Supporting Anxious Children Series.
Wednesday 19 February - for parents and carers of primary aged children.
Wednesday 25 February - for parents and carers of secondary aged children.
Bookings Now Open: Supporting anxious children | Maroondah City Council
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Establishing Strong Classroom Routines
We are now three weeks into Term 1, and one of the key priorities for teachers at the start of a new school year is establishing clear routines that students can rely on.
Strong, well‑taught routines help create positive learning environments that feel predictable, safe, and calm. When expectations are clear, students can focus on their learning instead of wondering what to do next. Consistent routines also play an important role in reducing behaviour challenges and strengthening student–teacher relationships.
At RNPS, we know that investing time early in the year to teach routines pays off—especially during times when students may feel tired, overwhelmed, or when the pace of the term begins to increase.
Below are the steps our teachers use to teach and reinforce routines in their classrooms:
- Explicitly teach routines just like any other learning content
- Introduce the most important routines from day one
- Use visual supports and cues to guide students
- Reinforce routines with positive feedback
- Keep routines simple and efficient
- Plan for predictable challenges
- Align classroom routines with whole‑school expectations
- Regularly reflect on and refine routines as needed
Having strong routines set up in the home environment can also be beneficial to the wellbeing of families. Here are links to the Raising Children Network that can provide some strategies and support to help set up strong routines.