Student Wellbeing 

Sunsmart 

In Victoria, terms 1 and 4 are recognised as the terms students need to wear a broad- rimmed hat at snack and lunch break to protect themselves from the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Students have had over  3 weeks to find their broad rimmed hats. If teachers see students on the oval or other uncovered areas without a hat, they will be asked to make their way to the covered area where we have assembly. Please ensure your child has a  broad rimmed hat.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is held every day between 8:45-9:00am as part of the Ready to Learn program. Students have a choice of cereal, toast, milk or fruit cups. This term we are offering a variety of fresh fruit for students to enjoy. Encourage your child to try something new if they haven’t had it before. This food is provided to us from Foodbank, which we a very grateful for.

What is resilience?

Resilience in children is the ability to bounce back from adversity, stress, and challenging situations by developing the skills to cope, adapt, and recover. It's a skill that is learned and developed over time, not an innate trait, and is built through positive relationships and experiences. A resilient child can navigate difficulties like a difficult test or a change in family structure and can emerge stronger from the experience

Key aspects of resilience in children

• It's a learned skill: 
• It's about coping, not avoiding: 
• It's a process: 
• Positive relationships are crucial: 
• It fosters other skills: 

Children are not born resilient; they develop it over time through practice and support. 

Resilience doesn't mean a child won't experience sadness or frustration, but that they have the tools to manage these feelings and not let them stop them from moving forward. 

Building resilience is an ongoing process that involves navigating stressful situations and recovering from them. 

Caring and supportive relationships with adults—like parents, teachers, and family members—are a foundation for developing resilience. 

As children develop resilience, they also build confidence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage their emotions. 

Examples of resilience in action

• A child who is nervous about trying a new sport but joins in anyway and keeps trying even after making mistakes. 
• A child who moves to a new house but finds ways to make new friends. 
• A child who gets a lower grade on a test but uses it as a reason to study harder for the next one.