Student Wellbeing 

RESPECT

At assembly this morning Gwen and Emerson, two of our SRC Members shared the following information about our whole-school value for Term 1. 

We aim to make St James the best school it can be and each week we will share with you some important information about the whole-school value. 

But what does respect actually mean? 

Respect is about treating others the way you want to be treated. It means listening when someone is speaking, using kind words, and taking care of things around us. Imagine if everyone at school spoke kindly, helped each other, and looked after our classrooms. Wouldn't that be amazing? This week, let’s all try to show respect in small ways—like saying "please" and "thank you" or holding the door open for someone. 

Let’s be a school where respect is our superpower!

Congratulations to the following students who have received a Respect Award recently. 

Week 2:  Alexander, Hudson, Isabel, and Eloise. 

Macy, Charlie Y, Hugo S, Angus D, and William.

Week 3:  Lucinda, Abbey N, Amelia B,  Evie O, Morgan, Abigail G, Richard, Kiarra, and Beorn.

SRC Badge Ceremony

We welcome our new Semester One SRC members, and this morning they were presented with their badges. Our SRC is a valued part of our school and will fulfill the following duties:

• Regularly attend SRC meetings.
• Share ideas and feedback from their peers during meetings.
• Report back to their class on any important information discussed.
• Prepare and promote special school events. 

Congratulations to these students who make up our Semester One St James Student Representative Council. 

Launched today! St James Table Tennis Club

"Today we launched the St James Tennis Club. We are thankful to the P & F for paying for the table and to Emir for researching and ordering it. We have a roster, and each day a different level with be able to have their turn. Make sure to come and check it out. Table tennis is lots of fun!" - Jack H 6D

Each week at St James we also have the following lunch-time clubs available to students. 

If you have any well-being concerns or questions please don't hesitate to 

contact me via email. 

Monica De Leo

Student Wellbeing Leader

monica.deleo@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

Victorian Child Safety Standards

Here is the Catholic Education Council of Victoria's revised statement of commitment to Child Safety which we abide by: 

Support Services Available to all students and families

Parent Zone 

Parenting Programs

Parenting is the most important and challenging job in today’s rapidly changing world – but children and young people don’t come with a handbook. ParentZone supports parents, carers, and families to meet up, share and learn from each other. Anglicare Victoria understands the potential of families to shape lives. We help families to work together and create positive and long-lasting change for themselves and the community around them 

ParentZone Pods - Parenting Podcasts

ParentZone launched a series of parenting podcasts called ParentZone Pods on sibling rivalry, dealing with anxiety, family meetings, getting your children to listen, how to stop yelling at your kids, and how to respond to kids’ behaviour. Due to the success of these podcasts, Anglicare has decided to create another series in 2022. So, watch this space for more helpful topics to aid in your parenting! Check out all ParentZone Pods here.

Parent Resources

Click here for access to the Smiling Mind Website

Smiling Mind’s vision is to help every mind thrive. Their mission is to provide accessible life-long tools to support healthy minds.

Click here for access to the Student Wellbeing Hub Website

It includes sections for parents, teachers and students with practical strategies and resources to support your child's wellbeing.

Click here for Raising Children Network

Reliable, and up-to-date information to help your family grow and thrive together. 

Click here for access to Parenting Ideas Blog

It includes articles, testimonials and practical tips on a wide variety of topics.

Click here for Iparent - Office of eSafety Commissioner 

To learn about the digital environment and how to help your child have safe and enjoyable online experiences.

Click here for access to CatholicCare

It is a social service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, they offer a range of programs and services that aim to build and strengthen relationships.

Click here for access to Beyond Blue

This website is regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. And you can stay up-to-date by joining our email community.

Positive Parenting Telephone Service 1800 880 660

Participants complete a workbook or online modules which are supported by weekly 30 minute phone calls with a trained parenting educator. All of this can be done from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.

Parentline 13 22 89

Parentline is available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week. It is a confidential and anonymous phone counselling service for parents and carers of children and teenagers in Victoria.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

The Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Counselling is currently offered by phone, Webchat and email.