Wellbeing

Tell Them From Me Parent Survey

We are inviting all parents and carers to complete the Tell Them From Me Parent Survey. This survey provides families with an opportunity to share feedback about their child’s experience at school, including learning, wellbeing, communication, support and school culture.

The feedback we receive will help us celebrate what we are doing well and identify areas where we can continue to improve. The survey is completed online, is confidential, and individual responses cannot be identified.

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to complete the survey using the link below.

Survey link :http://tellthemfromme.com/4cr6cClosing date: Friday, 5th June

At St Luke’s Catholic College, we know that supporting young people works best when school and families work together.

That’s why we encourage our parents and carers to explore SchoolTV — a trusted wellbeing resource designed to help families navigate the challenges of raising happy, healthy and resilient children.

SchoolTV provides practical, easy-to-understand information from leading experts on topics such as anxiety, friendships, cyber safety, school refusal, resilience, mental health, respectful relationships and more.

It is a valuable tool for parents who may be looking for guidance, reassurance, or conversation starters to support their child’s wellbeing at home.

Families can access our St Luke’s SchoolTV site here:

https://stlukesmarsdenpark.catholic.schooltv.me/

We encourage all parents and carers to take some time to explore the resources available and use them as another way we can continue working together to support the wellbeing of every student.

Watch our promotional video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18ikoRFarC/

The Human Race Wellbeing Incursion

On Thursday 14 May, Brainstorm Productions presented their student wellbeing performance ‘The Human Race’ for Kindergarten, Year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

‘The Human Race’ was a live educational theatre performance that followed the journey of four students as they entered a competition called 'The Human Race'. To win the “race”, the characters had to learn how to solve problems, cooperate, listen to others, tell the truth, play by the rules, and be brave and assertive.

This engaging live performance addressed important wellbeing themes including bullying, cyberbullying, resilience, inclusion and belonging. It also provided students with practical strategies to help them stay safe online, connect with their values, and build positive and respectful relationships with their peers.

The performance was developed by teachers and a clinical psychologist and is aligned with key curriculum outcomes, as well as current research and recommendations from expert organisations such as the eSafety Commissioner. The show provided a rich stimulus for further learning and helped spark meaningful conversations among students about bullying, cyber safety and wellbeing.

Brainstorm Productions is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected theatre-in-education companies, performing to more than 260,000 students every year. They offer a range of programs designed to help schools nurture healthy and harmonious environments, addressing issues such as mental health, online safety, bullying and resilience. Brainstorm Productions is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and is listed as an evidence-based program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu.

To learn more about Brainstorm Productions, visit brainstormproductions.edu.au

or follow them on Instagram @brainstormproductions_

Facebook @Brainstorm.Productions

or LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/brainstormproductions.

Our student leaders visit Arrunga

During the week, Simran and Natasha visited Arrunga to provide them with an insight to develop interactive workshops aimed at promoting empathy and understanding for students with diverse learning styles and learning differences. We look forward to the development of this fantastic initiative

Year 11 students attend the Reality Now seminar

What is RealityNow?

Reality Now is a student-centric alcohol and other drug education program for secondary students. They work with schools to equip young people with the skills to stay safe from drug-related harms, while closing the gap between perception and reality, grounding the choices young people make. The sessions uses best-practice social norms approaches through a live survey tool, addressing the areas of alcohol, smoking, vaping, cannabis, and other drugs.

Parent resources – Explore our vaping resource hub, offering parents practical tools to continue important conversations at home.

Talking To Your Kids About Alcohol

Although the frequency of alcohol consumption in young people may be lower, according to new reports, the risk of bingeing has increased. Not only is this bad for their long-term health, these quantities of alcohol can trigger mood disorders and an increased danger of alcohol-related injury.

Alcohol misuse is one of the leading preventable causes of death, illness and injury in Australia and around one in eight deaths of Australian’s under 25 is now attributed to alcohol consumption.

At Life Ed, we believe it is vital to educate children about the dangers of alcohol in upper primary through to secondary school. We do this through our Think Twice module to empower young Australians to make informed and responsible choices.

Talking about alcohol with your kids in 4 easy steps

1 Choose your moment

We believe that conversations with your children about alcohol are best had during incidental learning moments (eg when an issue occurs in the community or is on TV). This helps position the conversation as helpful advice, not a lecture.

2 Allow for questions

Allow your child to ask you questions and share their thoughts. Further, ask them open-ended questions, to encourage more sharing. By building respect in each other’s opinions, you reinforcing trust in your relationship.

3 Model behaviour

Parents have a unique opportunity as positive role models in alcohol consumption. Children have eagle eyes and learn from their environments. Be careful with your alcohol consumption, and be encouraged to turn down the offer of alcohol in front of your children. If you are having events or family gatherings try not to make alcohol the focus or perhaps have alcohol free events. For more strategies visit DrinkWise Australia.

4 Community support

Find other parents trying or having conversations with their children, share your expectations and approaches to alcohol awareness with them. By engaging with other parents who are in, or have been in the same situation, you will be able to pick up some valuable advice or mutual support.

Free parent and carer webinar

How to support your child if they're being bullied

Looking for trusted advice on how to support a child experiencing bullying? This free parenting webinar offers practical, expert guidance for families.

Worried your child might be experiencing bullying? You’re not alone - and support is available.

In this free webinar, Kids Helpline counsellor Stephanie and Parentline’s Kim share practical, expert advice to help you confidently support your child.

Learn what to say, what to do, and how to recognise the signs of bullying early. You’ll also explore ways to build your child’s resilience and wellbeing, while gaining simple strategies to look after yourself during what can be a challenging time for families.

Whether your child is experiencing bullying, you’re unsure what’s happening, or you just want to be prepared, this session offers clear, supportive guidance you can put into practice straight away.

Watch the webinar for free here.

How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people

This session explores the risks linked to generative AI. Understanding these risks, how to minimise them, and how to respond when something goes wrong, is essential for everyone, especially those working with children and young people.

This webinar for educators and youth-serving professionals covers:

Current and emerging risks including AI companion chatbots, sexual and non-sexual deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and harassment.
How these technologies affect young people’s safety, privacy, development, and mental and social health.
Practical strategies and resources to help children and young people navigate these risks, and guidance on how and where to seek help.

14 May 2026, 3.45pm (AEST)

25 June 2026, 3.45pm (AEST)

Year 8 Peer Companion Leaders Support Year 5 Students

Today, our Year 8 Peer Companion Leaders met with our Year 5 students for a meaningful session focused on friendship, positive relationships and how to manage challenges that can sometimes arise between peers.

The session provided Year 5 students with the opportunity to learn from older student leaders who shared practical advice about what makes a good friend, how to include others, and what to do when friendships become tricky. The students discussed the importance of kindness, respect, listening, forgiveness and seeking help from trusted adults when needed.

Our Year 8 leaders did a wonderful job guiding conversations and helping the Year 5 students think about how they can build healthy friendships both in the classroom and on the playground. It was fantastic to see our younger students engaging in the discussion and learning from the experiences of their older peers.

The Peer Companion Program continues to be a valuable way to strengthen student leadership, connection and belonging across our school. We are proud of the way our Year 8 leaders are using their skills to support and encourage the Year 5 students as they continue to grow in confidence and prepare for their transition into the next stage of their schooling