Student Wellbeing

EMPATHY 

As we begin Term 3, our whole-school value is Empathy. Empathy is about taking the time to understand how someone else might be feeling, showing kindness through our words and actions, and recognising that everyone has their own experiences and challenges. 

Throughout the term, students will explore what it means to listen with care, include others, celebrate differences, and respond with compassion. By explicitly teaching and celebrating empathy across the school, we hope to continue building a community where every student feels safe, valued, respected and connected. 

We encourage families to support this learning at home by talking about how small acts of kindness and understanding can make a big difference in someone else's day.

SEMESTER TWO SRCs

Congratulations to our newly elected Semester 2 Student Representative Council members! These students have been voted to represent their classes, share student voice, and help make a positive difference in our school community. 

We look forward to seeing them demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and service as they work together throughout the semester. We know they will do a wonderful job representing the students of St James.

EMPATHY AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received an 

Empathy Award at Friday's Assembly. 

Week 1: Zayne, Camden and Sophie T.

Please continue to reach out via email or phone should you have any questions or concerns. I am always happy to chat or meet with you to discuss anything wellbeing-related, and to work together in supporting your child’s social, emotional, and learning needs.

Monica De Leo

Student Wellbeing Leader

monica.deleo@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

PARENTING RESOURCES

Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 AND their parents/carers. 

Counselling is currently offered by phone, Webchat and email.

Smiling Mind’s vision is to help every mind thrive. 

Their mission is to provide accessible, lifelong tools to support healthy minds.

It includes sections for parents, teachers and students with practical strategies 

and resources to support your child's wellbeing.

Reliable, and up-to-date information to help your family grow and thrive together. 

A social service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, offering a range of programs and services that aim to build and strengthen relationships.

Regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. And you can stay up-to-date by joining our email community.