Mental Health & Wellbeing

Hello RPS Community!

RPS is excited to now be part of the Mental Health in Primary Schools Initiative, a program developed by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne University, and the Victorian Department of Education. The goal of this program is to help teachers and school communities better support the mental health and well-being of students.

I’m very excited to be taking on the role of Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader at RPS! For those of you who don’t know me, I’ve been a teacher here for over 20 years, teaching all year levels across the school.

In my new role, I focus on improving the mental health and well-being of our students by supporting both our staff and families. I work closely with teachers and our wellbeing team to implement evidence based programs to support mental health and wellbeing. I also help connect families and staff to support services, both within the school and through external agencies. My aim is to identify and address mental health concerns early, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students and the entire RPS community.

Throughout the year, I’ll be sharing helpful information, strategies, and resources in the newsletter to keep you informed and supported. My goal is to make sure everyone in our school community has the tools they need to promote positive mental health and well-being. I can be found in the Wellbeing Office in the Admin building. If you ever have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kate Arnot

kate.arnot@education.vic.gov.au