SWPBS Update

Well done to all these wonderful students who received a certificate last assembly! Fantastic efforts showing our values during playtimes.

School Camp Worries

Going away to stay overnight is a big deal for kids! Please get in touch if your child is having worries that we can help make a plan for overcoming.

The following resources might be helpful to read - not just for families with students in Grade 3-6, but also families of younger students, in preparation for future overnight experiences...

The Conversation: Is your child anxious about going on school camp? Here are 4 ways to prepare

Maggie Dent: Is school camp right for my sensitive child? - Maggie Dent

Michelle Mitchell: The Night Before School Camp: Five Tips for Worried Tweens | Michelle Mitchell

Mental Health Support

If you or your child need confidential advice or someone to talk to, here are some readily available support services…

Kids Helpline

Call 1800 55 1800. Or webchat via kidshelpline.com.au

Kids Helpline is Australia’s free and confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Beyond Blue

Call 1300 22 4636. Or webchat via www.beyondblue.org.au

Our free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia. No matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to our free counselling services for support – we'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.

Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)

Call 1300 134 130. Or webchat via www.wire.org.au

WIRE provides free support, referrals and information on any issue for all women and gender diverse people in Victoria. Telephone counselling is available 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Online support chat is available 11am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

MensLine Australia

Call 1300 78 99 78. Or webchat via mensline.org.au

MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress, and suicidal thoughts.

Family Relationships Advice Line

Call 1800 050 321 Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat 10am- 4pm

Anyone can call the Advice Line, a national telephone service about family relationships. They help with strengthening family relationships, helping families stay together and assisting families through separation. More information here: www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line

Newham Primary School Newsletter

THE LITTLE SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART

2026 Issue 12 · 27 Aug 2026

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