Student Wellbeing News

Nurturing Resilience: Guiding Your Child Through Term2 /培养韧性：引导您的孩子度过第二学期

As we approach Term 2, our children are poised to encounter new challenges. It's natural to ponder how we can best support them in overcoming these academic and social hurdles. While some students may grapple with feelings of guilt or shame for not achieving perfection in Term 1, others may feel the weight of pressure to attain it. As the second term looms ahead, it brings with it a complex mix of emotions.

第二学期开始时，我们的孩子们即将面临新的挑战。思考如何最好地支持他们克服这些学业和社交障碍是很自然的。有些学生可能会因为在第一学期没有达到完美而感到内疚或羞愧，而另一些可能感受到达到完美的压力。随着第二学期的临近，带来了复杂的情绪交织。

Striving for excellence is commendable, but if the pursuit of perfection is causing anxiety in your child, it's time to address the issue. Research indicates that perfectionism does not necessarily pave the way for success in adulthood. Instead, it can contribute to mental health challenges such as anxiety and low self-esteem.

追求卓越是值得称赞的，但如果孩子对完美的追求导致焦虑，那现在是时候解决这个问题了。研究表明，追求完美并不一定能够为成年人邁向成功。相反，它可能导致焦虑和自尊心低下等心理健康问题。

Allison Butler, a psychology professor and director of the Innovation and Design Experience for All program at Bryant University, notes that perfectionist children often become excessively self-critical. They may experience anxiety over the mere possibility of making any mistake, whether in academics, sports, or other aspects of their lives.

布莱恩特大学心理学教授兼创新与设计体验全程项目主任艾莉森·巴特勒指出，追求完美的孩子往往过度自我批评。他们可能会因在学业、体育或生活的各个方面犯任何错误的可能性而感到焦虑。

Recognising the signs of perfectionism in your child is crucial, and if you suspect they are struggling, there are several proactive steps you can take:

识别孩子追求完美主义的迹象至关重要，如果你怀疑他们在挣扎，有一些积极的步骤可以采取：

1. **Avoid Comparisons:**

Refrain from comparing your child to their peers. Each child is unique, with their own strengths and areas for growth. Emphasize the importance of personal progress rather than benchmarking against others.

避免比较：

不要将你的孩子与同龄人相比较。每个孩子都是独特的，都有自己的优势和成长空。强调个人进步的重要性，而不是与他人进行比较。

2. **Process Praise:**

Employ the strategy of effective praise. Acknowledge your child's efforts and specific achievements, reinforcing the value of hard work and dedication rather than focusing solely on outcomes.

给予具体的赞扬：

运用有效的赞美策略。肯定孩子的努力和具体的成就，强调努力工作和奉献的价值，而不仅仅关注结果。

3. **Acknowledge the mistake:**

Help your child understand that it is impossible to complete every task flawlessly. Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, fostering growth and resilience.

承认失誤：

帮助孩子理解不可能完美地完成每项工作。错误是学习过程的自然组成部，促进成长和适应。

4. **Validate Negative Emotions:**

Create a supportive environment where your child feels safe expressing negative emotions such as frustration, anxiety, sadness, or fear. Acknowledge these feelings without judgment, fostering open communication.

肯定负面情绪：

创造一个支持性的环境，让孩子感到安全，可以表达挫折、焦虑、悲伤或恐惧等负面情绪。承认这些感觉，不带评判地促进沟通。

5. **Encourage a Growth Mindset:**

Reinforce the idea that learning and development involve setbacks and challenges. Emphasize the concept of a growth mindset, where mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve.

鼓励成长思维：

强调学习和发展涉及挫折和挑战。强调成长思维的概念，将错误视为学习和改进的机会。

By implementing these strategies, you can play an active role in cultivating resilience and a healthy perspective on success in your child. 

通过采取这些策略，您可以积极参与培养孩子的适应力和对成功的健康看法

Harry Lee

Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Beyond Blue - Be You is here to support you

The attack at Westfield Bondi Junction was a tragic and distressing event. We know that there is a connection between exposure to traumatic events and mental health issues, and it’s important to be ready to support children and young people who may be struggling.

We have put together a list of mental health services, helplines and resources for educators to help support yourself and your learning community following this distressing incident.  

Counselling and support: The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health's free 24/7 statewide phone service for anyone in NSW.If you're struggling, know that help is available 24/7. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). 

• Lifeline: Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
• Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636, chat online or join a forum.
• Kids Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800 or chat online.
• 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or chat online.
• 13 Yarn: Call 13 92 76.
• MensLine Australia: Call 1300 78 99 78.

Our hearts go out to the victims, their loved ones and those impacted by the attack.

Maria Rigopoulous

Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Breakfast Club

The Wellbeing Team believes that offering high school students a Breakfast Club can significantly promote physical health, mental wellbeing, academic success, and a positive school culture.

The Breakfast Club will take place every Monday from 8:15 am to 8:45 am at the Wellbeing Hub.

All students are welcome to join us for free healthy breakfast options. A group of community volunteers will run the Breakfast Club, and we kindly ask that you show respect and appreciation for their time and effort.

When: Every Monday

Where: Wellbeing Hub

Who: All students are welcome

Time: 8:15 am – 8:45 am

Cost: Free

We hope to see you there and look forward to a great time! 

Amal Saleh-Zada

Director of Wellbeing

Request for Uniform Donations

The Wellbeing Team provide second-hand uniforms for students in need. We are asking for uniform items, in good condition to be donated to the Wellbeing Team. Specifically, we are looking for dresses, shirts, pants, jackets and any sports uniform in larger sizes. 

If you require uniforms for your child, please contact the Wellbeing Team for support.

Maddie Sill

Mental Health Practitioner

Cybersafety and Responsible Use of Digital Technologies 

The following resources are available to parents and carers to assist them with guiding their children with the use of digital technology in a safe and responsible way. Parents and carers are their child's first role model when it comes to online behaviour. Please find information to assist parents and carers when dealing with Cybersafety issues: 

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents 

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/counselling-support-services

The following fact sheet may assist in encouraging the safe and respectful use of social media and to provide tips to parents for being a positive role model: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/bullystoppers/parentsocialmediaschoolcommunity.pdf

If parents/carers have any questions regarding Cybersafety or Digital Learnings in Schools and our Mobile Phone Policy, please contact Reception. 

Cameron Campbell

Assistant Principal

Food & Financial Support

As we are all aware, the cost of living is increasing. We realise that this might be causing some distress to members of the EDSC community. If you are experiencing financial difficulties or food insecurity please look at the website www.askizzy.org.au. This website can help you locate services for food, money, clothing, health & housing in your area. 

The College is able to provide a range of food to families within the community. Foodbank Victoria provide EDSC fresh fruit, cereals, milk, different types of ready meals, fruit cups and messy monkey snacks. If you and your family are experiencing food insecurity, please contact the school to arrange a food collection. For a confidential conversation, please call Maddie Sill on 9842-2244.

Please also note that if your child forgets their lunch they can come to the Wellbeing Hub to access the pantry.

Wellbeing Team

Wellbeing Staff

For more information about Wellbeing at the College, please visit the following link .. 

Child Safety Standards

East Doncaster Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.

East Doncaster Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

East Doncaster Secondary College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in East Doncaster Secondary College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

In our planning, decision making and operations, all personnel at East Doncaster Secondary College will:

• Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
• Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
• Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
• Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
• Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
• Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
• Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
• Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk; and
• Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.