Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Over the term so far, I have had the pleasure of working with students across Year 1 to 5 implementing our Wellbeing program - Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR). 

This program gives students the opportunity to explore over eight social and emotional learning topics across the year. We have completed the first topic: Emotional Literacy. Throughout this topic we have explored:

• The emotions we feel across the day
• Naming emotions
• Talking about how emotions feel in our body
• Discussing different situations or events that cause us to feel different emotions
• How emotions may make us feel comfortable/uncomfortable
• How emotions can be positive, negative or mixed
• How we can show acts of friendship to others
• How we can help others if they are excluded

The students have been a huge credit to the success of this learning so far. They have been really engaged in sharing their wonderful ideas in our discussions.

Danielle Lombardi

Apps and games   

For many parents and carers, the clock is TikToking for when you might get asked by your child if they can go on social media or play games online.   

These are tough calls for parents and carers, and especially those of our generation who don’t necessarily understand the increasingly important role digital environments play in the social lives and identity development of our children.  The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety.gov.au) website provides a range of advice to navigate this often-challenging area for families.   

• Learn more about apps and games by viewing The eSafety Guide.   

• Understand your child’s gaming experience by having conversations, watching or playing together.   

• Talk with other parents and carers from school. This could be a good opportunity to learn more about how their children use an app or game and strategies to manage the technology.

PBIS  

Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Your Best. 

Our school values of Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Your Best are the foundation of our school community. These values guide everything we do, from the classroom to the playground. 

Be Safe means taking care of ourselves and others. It means following our expectations, being aware of our surroundings, and helping to create a safe environment for everyone. 

Be Respectful means treating others with kindness and consideration. It means listening to others, valuing different perspectives, and respecting the property and belongings of others. 

Be Your Best means striving to achieve our goals and reach our full potential. It means trying our hardest, learning from our mistakes, and celebrating our successes. 

Our blitz this fortnight is “A tidy uniform from head to our feet. Makes Sacred Heart kids look nice and neat”.

At Sacred Heart Primary School, we understand that supporting your child's wellbeing is a top priority. Our school is committed to working closely with parents and carers to create a nurturing environment for all students. We offer a range of support services and resources to help you navigate the challenges of parenting and to ensure your child thrives. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher or contact the Wellbeing leader Miss Marly Fountain to discuss any social or emotional support we can provide.  

Miss Marly Fountain (Wellbeing Leader) 

mfountain@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au