Wellbeing News
St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Somerville Road, Yarraville
Meet Lemonade: Our School Pet Budgie
Lemonade has become a much loved member of our St Augustine’s Primary School community. Our school budgie brings joy and interest to many of our students and provides opportunities for children to learn about caring for animals, responsibility and gentle interactions. As part of our Lemonade Weekend Stay Program, students have the special opportunity to take Lemonade home for the weekend and share in the responsibility of caring for our school pet.
Each student who takes Lemonade home will receive his travel cage, care information and Lemonade’s journal. During the weekend, families are encouraged to take photos, draw pictures and write about the special experiences they have shared with Lemonade.
The journal will travel with Lemonade from family to family, creating a wonderful scrapbook of his adventures and allowing students to see where Lemonade has visited and what he has been doing with his school friends.
The weekend stay provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop responsibility, empathy, care and respect for animals, while creating special memories with our school pet.
We look forward to seeing Lemonade’s journal grow throughout the year and reading about all of his weekend adventures!
🐾 Ziggy our Therapy Dog at Work
Ziggy has been busy spreading smiles, calmness and joy around our school!
Our students love spending time with Ziggy, whether it is having a quiet moment with him, giving him a pat, reading nearby or simply enjoying his company. Ziggy provides a wonderful sense of comfort and connection and is an important part of supporting student wellbeing at our school.
His gentle nature helps create a calm and welcoming environment where students can relax, connect and feel supported.
Thank you, Ziggy, for all the wonderful work you do!
Student Wellbeing Email :Years 3–6 students
Need Help? Student Wellbeing is Here for You
Sometimes we all need a little help, support, or someone to talk to.
If you have a problem or something is worrying you, you can email our Student Wellbeing Team at:
studentwellbeing@sayarraville.catholic.edu.au
When you write your email, tell us:
- What is happening?
- How long has it been happening?
- How can we help?
A member of the Wellbeing Team (Ms Tara or Miss Paglianiti) will read your email and get back to you.
Remember: It’s always okay to ask for help. We are here to support you.
Miss Paglianiti & Ms Tara
Transition to Secondary School for the Neurodivergent Child Webinar
Positive Prep for Year 7 · For Parents & Carers
Content from our VIP Parent/Carers evening is just too good NOT to share!
Is your neurodivergent child heading into Year 7 in 2027? Rookery Road's Director, Cathy Harrison, is opening up her highly sought-after workshop online.
90+ minutes covering what really changes in secondary school, supporting your child through the transition, and practical strategies for a positive start.
Can't attend live? The session is recorded and available for a limited time after.
Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 7:00pm | 90min | $56
Book here: https://rookeryroad.com.au/#events
We’re excited to announce that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our School on 12 October 2026!Teeth On Wheels is all about making dental care fun and stress-free while teaching children the importance of oral health. They specialise in working with children, offering services such as check-ups, cleans, and more- right here at the School! The team is specially trained to provide compassionate and tailored care for neurodiverse patients, ensuring a respectful and supportive experience for everyone.
If eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), your child may even receive FREE dental care.
To participate, simply complete the E-form by the cut-off date. https://teethonwheels.com.au/consent-forms/consent-eform/
Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to receive high-quality, educational dental care. Submit your form today, and the Teeth On Wheels team will be in touch to schedule your child’s appointment!
Forms Must be Completed by 5 October 2026!