Wellbeing
Positive Behaviours for Learning
At SFS, our PBL (Positive behaviours for learning) school wide expectations are:
Respect,
Responsibility and
Kindness
This week the teachers and students focused on Respect in the Learning space: Care for the environment and resources. Students explored why it is important to look after school property, pack things up and put them back where they belong. We will continue to focus on this next week also. Here are some of our lucky PBL raffle winners from last week who were spotted demonstrating our school expected behaviours.
Student Representative Council
The SRC has been working hard to make some positive changes in the school this term.
We had our first netball/basketball tournament last Friday afternoon and this week we have had some Junior netball and Basketball clinics running at lunchtimes.
The children will be able to have a chance again next week to participate in these clinics. It has been pleasing to see the Senior students step up and volunteer to help run these clinics for the Juniors.
The SRC also came up with a great idea of having “buddy lunch” days. We have decided to continue this through until the end of Term 3. We recently celebrated National week of action against bullying and violence.
I talked to the SRC about how we can grow connection with others at school to help prevent bullying from happening. The students are enjoying eating their lunch with a senior and junior home group buddying up and building some new connections.
Next week, the week beginning Sunday 1st September is National Child Protection week.
In 2024, the National Child Protection Week message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Every conversation matters’.
Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well.
The teachers will do an activity with the students during next week that focuses on this important message.
R U OK day
Thursday 12th September is R U OK day. This is an important day to remind everyone to stay connected and make asking, ‘are you OK?’ a part of our everyday. That way if someone we know is struggling with something big or small they’ll know we care. When we genuinely ask, ‘are you OK?’ and are prepared to talk to them about how they’re feeling and what’s going on in their life we can help someone who might be struggling feel connected and supported, long before they’re in crisis. You don’t need to be an expert to ask someone, ‘are you OK?’. Try and make time for regular chats about life’s ups and downs so you can build trust. That way when someone is struggling they’ll know you care and will feel comfortable opening up to you. It also helps to choose the right time and place for a meaningful conversation.
• On breaks from work or study
• When exercising together
• When connecting or doing activities together online
• When you’re spending time together socially
• When you’re doing an activity side-by-side
• When you’re sharing a meal
• When you’re travelling together, even a short trip can be a good time to talk.
We’ll be sharing information and resources to help you ask, ‘are you OK?’ and meaningfully connect with the people in your world. We’ll also be: Ask R U OK? because a conversation could change a life. If you need immediate crisis or emotional support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
R U OK? is a national charity dedicated to inspiring all of us to have regular, meaningful conversations to support anyone going through a difficult time. You can learn more at ruok.org.au
If you have any concerns about the mental health or wellbeing of your child, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available to speak to at school, via the phone or email on rlenko@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
Rachel Lenko
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader