Rochester Primary School Newsletter

Wellbeing

Value of the Term - Responsibility

 

We are very fortunate to be given the opportunity to be involved in an online Safety program called Inform & Empower. Thank you to Rochester Community House for funding this program.

 

Hands On Learning Program Echuca Primary School – Thanks!

Thank you to the Hands-on Learning Team at Echuca Central Primary School for building this fantastic outdoor kitchen for our school. In return they will be visiting our Hands On Learning Cooking Team at some stage this term, and sampling some of their cooking delights!

 

The Resilience Project GEM Chats for Parents

We’re excited to introduce GEM Chats—a fantastic opportunity for parents to engage with The Resilience Project and learn practical strategies to build resilience in their families. GEM stands for Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness, three key tools that can help children and parents navigate life’s challenges with emotional strength.

What you’ll learn:

  • Gratitude: Simple ways to help your child focus on the positive, even in tough times.
  • Empathy: How to foster kindness and understanding in your child’s interactions.
  • Mindfulness: Techniques to help everyone stay calm and focused in today’s busy world.

These chats provide easy, everyday activities you can practice at home to help your child—and yourself—develop these important skills.

Join us in nurturing resilience within our school community! This week our focus is Empathy- 

 

 

Parentline- Free Counselling Support for Parents and Carers….

Just having a chance to offload and let go of what is currently overwhelming us. Parentline is one of those supports. Connecting you with trained counsellors for a completely confidential conversation. 

Parentline can discuss a range of issues about parenting, including:

  • child behaviour and development
  • parent / carer child relationships
  • education
  • bullying
  • living with teenagers
  • family violence
  • family breakdown
  • parental stress

Definitely a number worth keep handy!

 

 

 

Leesa Ross- Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader R.P.S · If you would like to chat, have concerns about your child/ren or would like some support for yourself or family, do not hesitate to contact me at school via phone or email – leesa.ross@education.vic.gov.au

 

Breakfast Club

Will continue to run in the BER every MONDAY and THURSDAY morning from 8.30 am to 8.50 am.  All welcome.