Wellbeing News
Mrs Emma Quinless
Student Wellbeing News
SMASH Expectations: Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
At St. Michael’s, our SMASH expectations guide the way our entire school community interacts and behaves daily. These expectations help create a supportive and respectful learning environment for all.
We actively acknowledge and celebrate students who demonstrate these behaviours through verbal and non-verbal praise. By providing timely and relevant intrinsic and extrinsic feedback, we ensure students understand and embody these expectations in meaningful ways.
Each week, our school focuses on a specific behaviour from the Matrix of Expected Behaviours to reinforce positive actions across our community. Here are the behaviours we have been focusing on this term and will continue to focus on for the remainder of Term 1:
MAKE A DIFFERENCE in classroom spaces by being a resilient learner
STAY SAFE in outdoor spaces by keeping your hands and feet to yourself
STAY SAFE in the toilets by using the water and toilet paper appropriately
HELP OTHERS in outdoor spaces by seeking teachers’ help if required
ACT RESPONSIBLY in classroom spaces by following our digital technologies user agreement
ACT RESPONSIBLY in transition spaces by making sure your bag and belongings are in the correct space
ACT RESPONSIBLY in outdoor spaces by following staff instructions
STAY SAFE in classroom spaces by walking
MAKE A DIFFERENCE in classroom spaces by including others
Together, we can continue fostering a positive, respectful, and responsible learning environment at St. Michael’s!
Child Safety
St Michael's is committed to promoting child safety and wellbeing in our school environment to safeguard our students against any type of abuse, neglect or harm. I would like to remind you that the following policy is available on our school website via this link. Child Safety Code of Conduct Policy
Child, Parent and Family Supports Available to You
National Family Violence and sexual assault telephone counselling service
Phone: 1800737732
Free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family families and families who need extra support with the care of children
Phone: 1800 354 322
Provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to speak about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings and relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 providing counseling and support on parenting issues
Phone: 13 22 89
Free Private and Confidential 24/7 phone and online counseling service for young people aged 5-25
Phone: 1800 551 800
Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health
Phone: 1300 224 636
Family Violence response service for women and children that provides information on supports, legal rights and accommodation options
Phone: 1800 015 188
A service that provides many supports for mental health and wellbeing, and to help navigate life's challenges. Choose the support pathway that works best for you.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Mensline Australia us a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
Phone: 1300789978
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face to face crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 1311114
Fvree (Free From Family Violence) - This service is the primary provider of specialist family violence services in the Eastern Melbourne Region. They invest in prevention, early intervention and education across Victoria and Beyond.
See their website for further information.
Please reach out if you have any further questions or if I can support you, your family or your child in any way.
Emma Quinless -Student Wellbeing Leader