Student Wellbeing
Empathy Day
Last Monday, students and teachers gathered in their vertical groups for Empathy Day. Throughout the day, students engaged in a range of empathy and anti-bullying activities focused on understanding what it means to "stand in someone else's shoes" and how to be an Upstander rather than a Bystander.
We hope your child enjoyed sharing their learning with you at home! If you would like to continue the conversation, here are a few prompting questions you can use:
Prep – Year 3:
- What does it mean to stand in someone else's shoes?
- How can you show empathy to others?
Years 4 – 6:
- What is the difference between an Upstander and a Bystander?
How does showing empathy make a difference in our world?
Also, keep an eye out for our student-chosen Empathy Quotes, which are now on display along the main driveway as you enter the school!
EMPATHY AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who received an
Empathy Award at Friday's Assembly.
Week 6: Sheldon, Felix , Marcus, Hazel, Paris, Evie .
Week 7: Penelope, Ethan , Sarah , Patrick , Hudson, Eloise, Sophie , Tomas.
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
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