Student Empowerment  

Student Empowerment in Action

Across the school, students have been engaging in rich and meaningful learning as part of our Student Empowerment program. Each year level has been exploring age-appropriate strategies to support their wellbeing, and the response from students has been overwhelmingly positive!

Our Foundation students have been learning about positive coping strategies through the use of finger puppets and imaginative role play. These playful and engaging activities help our youngest learners begin to identify and express their feelings in a safe and supported way.

In Year 1, students have been bravely exploring the concept of facing their fears. Through discussion, stories and reflection, they are learning that it’s okay to feel scared—and that there are safe ways to manage and overcome those feelings.

Year 2 students have been focusing on identifying who they can turn to for help and how to ask for it. Building these early help-seeking skills is an important foundation for strong emotional wellbeing.

Our Year 3 students have been looking at strategies to cope when they are experiencing big emotions. They’ve been learning practical ways to self-regulate and respond to their feelings in healthy, constructive ways.

In preparation for the upcoming Attitudes to School Survey, our Year 4–6 students have been reflecting on a variety of school experiences and how these may look and feel for them. This self-awareness helps build empathy, resilience and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Students across all year levels have been deeply engaged in their sessions, often expressing how much they enjoy these opportunities to share, learn and grow. It's wonderful to see our learners so enthusiastic about building their emotional toolkit and supporting one another.

Rebecca McCorkindale

Student Empowerment Leader