Marlborough Primary School

Wellbeing

Friendoleader Q&A with Dana Kerford

 

 

 

Our Friendoleaders participated in a special 'Zoom' session with URSTRONG founder Dana Kerford this week. Dana lives in Canada and stayed up way past her bedtime to chat with our wellbeing leaders!

 

We revised some of the techniques to help our younger students with 'Friendship Fires' and then had a Q&A session with Dana and other Friendoleaders from around Australia to share our stories and questions.

 

 

 

 

URSTRONG provides simple but meaningful language to empower kids with friendship skills.  Marlborough families can sign up for a free URSTRONG family membership - learn language and strategies that mirror our Friendology101 curriculum, which is taught in our Wellbeing lessons and mentored by our Friendoleaders.

 

You can find more information HERE

 

Growing Wellbeing Activity Day

Wednesday 2 October | 10am to 1pm | Realm and Ringwood Town Square 

 

Bring the whole family to take part in fun, free activities for all ages. Feel good with art therapy, active kids activities, pet rocks, light and sound show plus interesting activities for parents and grandparents. Some activities require bookings. Find out more and register for event updates

 

 

Marlborough's Wellbeing Hub

 

Please bookmark our Wellbeing Hub for many helpful resources, links and supports, in particular our Parents/Carers resource page.

 

https://wellbeing.marlboroughps.vic.edu.au

 

 

Jenelle Seregin

Wellbeing Leader

 

Stay well this winter 

Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Keeping our school community well 

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:

  • washing and sanitising hands regularly
  • avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
  • covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
  • staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required
  • staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

COVID-19 booster

The 2024 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.

Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2024 booster dose.

You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.

Find out more

For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: