Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School 

Student Wellbeing 

This year in the wellbeing space, our school continues to focus on: 

  1. Building teacher capability to activate student voice and agency within the classroom
  2. Reducing the % of students with 20+ days absence from 39% in 2019 to 25% in 2024.
  3. Embedding a whole-school approach to the development of the social and emotional wellbeing of students
  4. Developing and implementing strategies that involve parents and carers as partners in their child’s learning 

Farewell Bec

 

Bec Nevill has been completing her Social Work Placement with the wellbeing team over the past few months. During this time, Bec has been running the SEL Programs and creating lots of positive connections with the students. We know Bec has loved seeing the student’s smiling faces every day and has thoroughly enjoyed her time at ETRPS.

 

Sadly Bec finishes her placement on Friday 24th Nov. We are so grateful for all that Bec has offered our wonderful school community and wish her well for her ongoing studies. 

 

Thank you Bec!  

 

 

Social Emotion Learning (SEL) Groups

The wellbeing team along with the support of our wonderful ES staff have started Highway Heroes & Talkabout Programs teaching the skills of Grit and Determination, Emotional Regulation, Connecting for Friendships, Strategies for Managing Me, Sticking Up for Me and Getting things Done. These groups are targeted Tier 2 intervention groups and not all students will be involved.

 

We have now introduced a Fine Motor Skill group for students in grade 3/4 who have been identified as needing extra support in this area. Our OT Anna Nunan and our ES Brigette Gorman run these groups weekly. The school will have been in touch with you in regards to your child's participation. 

Playgroup Update

Playgroup continues to be a highlight of our fortnight with many families continuing to attend. As the weather warms, we will be planning a few more outdoor activities. The children attending are from 3 months to 5 years. We are inclusive of all children and their families. Our next playgroup session will be next Wednesday the 22nd of November from 9:00am until 10:30am.  Be sure to come along and please spread the word!

Breakfast Club

Our breakfast club continues to run every morning at the Centre from 8.35am to 8.50am. We are so grateful to Foodbank Vic and Moama Bakery who generously provide food items for our students to enjoy. 

 

   Anglicare Early Help Services at ETRS