Wellbeing

We have had a smooth start back to the term where teachers have picked back up implementing their consistent routines and processes based on the Berry St practices and Real School processes. This has enabled students to fit back into their routines with ease.

Main Focuses

THRIVE Sarah Roney is in the classes working beside teachers delivering content. We are working on the 2025 diaries, reviewing the content. The new Respectful Relationships curriculum is coming this term so we will be embedding that into our lessons and diaries also. This week as part of International Friendship Day (30 July) we had some aspirant student leaders from EMC come to LPPS for the day to participate in some activities. These activities brought together our the Year 5 Play Leaders, some local kinders students and some of our Prep and Year 1 students.  They enjoyed a teddy bears picnic, biscuit decorating and lots of games to promote friendship skills.  Healthy friendships are an important protective factor for wellbeing, and we want to ensure all children feel connected, respected and protected.

ALLIED HEALTH we have had the optometrist and Smile Squad dentists visiting to provide checks for our students. Nurse David is also here to provide health checks for our Foundation students.  

DR MICHAEL CARR-GREGG Come along to this FREE event on Wednesday August 28th, 6:00-7:00pm at the EMC/Langwarrin PS Performing Arts Centre. Michael will be sharing the latest information in positive psychology to raise happy and resilient children and teenagers.  Tickets are free but must be booked.

BREAKFAST CLUB pop by for some toast, fruit and milk on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Remember to thank our lovely volunteers!

LEGO CLUB Year 4 students have signed up to operate a Lego Club in the Blue Carpet area. More details to come! We would love any spare lego pieces you may no longer be using.  If you have some to spare please drop into the Front Office.

BELLA is an integral member of the wellbeing team. The beginning of the term is a great time to review with students the expectations around engaging with Bella. It is particularly important students remember to be quiet when near her and pat her on the approved zones – chest, back or tummy.

THRIVE Awards

Week 1 - Relate Well

Week 2 - Get Involved

ON-SITE PSYCHOLOGIST

We have private practitioner, psychologist Meaghan Morley, working out of our school one day a week on a Thursday.  We understand how difficult it is to get students to appointments out of school hours, and the long waiting lists people face. Thus, we feel very fortunate that we are able to offer you this service.  Meaghan completes a range of assessments including cognitive, behavioural and educational at a competitive cost. Prices start at $500. A copy of the fees available upon request.  If you would like more information, please speak with Luana Lane in the Student Support Office.

FUN IN THE YARD Year 5 Play Leaders and Helping Hub students are in the junior school courtyards each lunchtime offering an array of activities and games for them to participate in.

Parent Support Information Events

Wellbeing Contacts

Families needing food or support:

• https://askizzy.org.au/food/personalise/page/sub-food
• Peninsula Donations (check their page on Facebook)
• BK 2 Basics Melbourne (also on Facebook)

Deb Haddow

On behalf of the Wellbeing Team