Wellbeing
Upcoming Wellbeing events in Term 2:
- Buddies
- Do it for Dolly Day- Friday, 9 May
- Inclusion and Diversity Day- Wednesday, 14 May
- Parent Information Session (Managing Big Feelings)- Tuesday, 3 June
- Parent Information Session (Anxiety and Worry in Kids) - Tuesday, 10 June
Wellbeing Programs running this term:
Zones of Regulation Small groups- The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum designed to help children develop self-regulation skills by recognising and managing their emotions and level of alertness. Through engaging lessons and activities in small groups, students learn to identify their emotional state (or "zone"), use strategies to regulate themselves, and build emotional awareness, problem-solving, and social skills—all in a supportive, inclusive and non-judgmental environment.
Life Skills- Lifeskills is a program which runs each afternoon for students across P-12. Lifeskills empowers students with practical knowledge and skills to navigate daily life, fostering independence and wellbeing. It covers a range of topics including personal care, problem solving , social skills, communication to equip students with the tools they need to thrive.
BRAVE Program- Starting up for the first time this term the BRAVE Program will be delivered in small groups to support students who are experiencing anxiety. The BRAVE Program will provide students with strategies to cope with their worries as they work through a series of online lessons. Anxiety is one of the most common problems encountered by young people and can be associated with many personal, social and economic consequences in the short- and long-term. Importantly, the earlier we intervene, the less impact anxiety is likely to have for children. Families can also access the program themselves at home for free. Click on the link for more information- https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Junior Park Rangers- Junior Park Rangers has started again. A small group of students travel to the Kyabram Fauna Park each Monday for the next 10 weeks to be part of this exciting program. There are many changes happening at the Fauna Park and these students are fortunate to be part of this educational experience. They are participating with students from St Augustine's College and Twin Rivers Special School. So far they have had a tour of the Fauna Park, painted some nesting boxes and met the emus and cassowary. Next week they get up close and personal with the reptiles, non-venomous ones of course.
Wellbeing Structure
Wellbeing Leader- Karli Myers
Inclusive Learning Leader- Bianca Reidy
Wellbeing Support- Jacqui Gahan
Youth Worker- Jayne Lilford
Mental Health Practitioner- Grace Jackson-Kightly
College Chaplains- Liz Spicer and David Czech
Mental Health Coordinator P-6- Rachael Munzel
Parenting Information Sessions
In June we will have two different Parent Information Sessions running that are available for carers and parents to attend. They will both be ran here at our school. Please see the below flyer for more information.
Be You
This year Kyabram P-12 College will be working with Be You- the national mental health and wellbeing initiative for learning communities in Australia, to support the mental health and wellbeing of our learning community.
Be You provides educators with knowledge, tools and resources to create positive, inclusive and responsive learning communities where every child, young person, educator and family is empowered to achieve their best possible mental health.
Inclusion and Diversity Day
Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports
Berry Street- Post Separation Services
Mental Health Coordinator P-6
This year a new, exciting role was appointed at our school through the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative. My role as the Mental Health Coordinator P-6 encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Promoting a whole-school approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Identifying and implementing evidence-based approaches and programs aligned with student needs, like the BRAVE Program
- Collaborating with school leaders, staff and families
- Strengthening linkages between the school and other external services that can support our students, families and staff
- Building staff capacity to support student mental health
- Supporting the school in creating clear care pathways.
If you have any questions, I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Rachael Munzel
She/Her
Primary Mental Health Coordinator & P/1 Classroom Teacher