Student Wellbeing

Today, our Wellbeing Leaders, Talia and Amelie, presented the Value Awards for the first time this year. Congratulations to the following students who were presented with a Responsibility Award on Friday. 

Week 3: Elise, Gabe, Zara H, Will V, Eden, Emily C

Each Friday, Talia and Amelie will keep us updated on how we are going with our Behaviour Matrix. They will celebrate the areas our students are doing really well in, and also highlight one focus area that we can all work on together as a school community. We are so proud of our students and the way they have adapted so quickly to the Behaviour Matrix, helping to make St James an even happier, safer, and more respectful place for everyone.

We are respectful, responsible, and safe!

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

This afternoon at our Prayer Service, the incoming SRC members from each class were proudly presented with their leadership badges. It was a special moment to recognise these students for their willingness to serve our school community and take on an important leadership role. As SRC representatives, they will help share student voice, model our school values, and contribute to making St James an even better place for everyone. We congratulate all of our new SRC members and look forward to the positive impact they will have throughout the year.

Introducing our Semester One SRCs for 2026 

SEASONS FOR GROWTH PROGRAM - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WELCOME

At St James, we are committed to supporting students’ wellbeing and emotional development. N term, we will be offering a small group program called Seasons for Growth, designed to help children build skills in understanding and managing feelings such as change, loss, friendships, and life challenges.

Seasons for Growth provides students with a safe and supportive space to share, reflect, and learn positive coping strategies alongside their peers.

Seasons for Growth supports children and young people who have experienced change and loss, including, although not limited to, friendship changes; family separation; loss or death of someone they care about; loss of a pet; relocation and forced migration; living away in out of home care; physical or mental illness; or impacts of war, terrorism or pandemics.

We are currently inviting families to express interest in their child participating in this program. If you feel your child would benefit from being part of a Seasons for Growth group, please contact me via email, and I will be happy to provide further information.

PARENTING SUPPORT - HEALTH ABILITY

Please continue to reach out via email or phone should you have any questions or concerns. I am always happy to chat or meet with you to discuss anything wellbeing related, and to work together in supporting your child’s social, emotional, and learning needs.

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: 

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.