Wellbeing
Positive Behaviours for Learning
At SFS, our PBL (Positive behaviours for learning) school wide expectations are:
Respect,
Responsibility and
Kindness
At SFS, our PBL (Positive Behaviours for Learning) school wide expectations are:
Respect,
Responsibility and
Kindness
This week the teachers and students continued to focus on the value of KINDNESS and the expected behavior of “Be thoughtful of others”. The teachers talked to the students about respecting each other’s boundaries and the personal space of others. Here are some of our lucky PBL winners from last Friday’s raffle who have been demonstrating our school expected behaviours!
Student Representative Council Report Term 3
We had our last SRC meeting on Monday this week with the Term 3 SRC representatives, our first students chosen at SFS. The children talked about their achievements this term and what they enjoyed about being a part of the SRC. Here is a report from the SRC about their achievements in Term 3.
This term the SRC has had many ideas and has made the school better in numerous ways.
We had a buddy lunch where the seniors and juniors partnered up, while eating their lunch and chatting together to foster a sense of community and connection.
We also wore a “touch of purple” to school on Friday of National week of Action against bullying and violence.
We made SRC suggestions boxes so students can voice their ideas about how to make the school a better place. We told the students their ideas need to be realistic, achievable, practical and something that will help lots of children at SFS. At each meeting we read out the student’s ideas and talked about them.
We decided to give an opportunity to the Juniors to participate in netball and basketball lunchtime clubs and tournaments. LS 3 will have their basketball/netball tournament week 1 of term 4.
For the 2nd last week of term, we celebrated R U OK day. Some of the SRC reps got to go outside and help other students who felt upset and did not know how to ask a teacher for help. We bought some fluro vests like the teachers wear with R U OK written on the back. The SRC reps wore the vests and helped other students with a friend.
We taught the other children what ALEC stands for. Ask, Listen, Encourage Action and Check in. Last Thursday we encouraged everyone to wear “a touch of yellow” to promote “R U OK” and the important message of talking about your problems and getting help.
A big thank you to our amazing junior and senior SRC representatives who have done an incredible job and have demonstrated our school expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness. We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Deva, Neslin, Ashlyn, Coleen, Alex S, Lucas, Christen, Ashwin, Paloma, Ivy, Angela and Gisele
Help Seeking
While we celebrated R U OK day last week, it is important that we always prioritise mental health and remember to check in on others who may be struggling. If you or someone you know needs immediate support or help, the following services and resources are available.
13 11 14 Call Lifeline 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services. Text support is also available:
0477 13 11 14.
1300 22 4636 Call Beyond Blue 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional.
1300 659 467 The Suicide Call Back Service offers 24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.
1300 78 99 78 Call Mensline 24/7 for telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
1800 55 1800 Kids Helpline is 24/7 free and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25.
13 92 76 13 YARN is a 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
OTHER SUPPORT & SERVICES
Head to Health is a Federal Government platform that provides a directory of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
You can call them (1800 595 212, Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00pm) or visit their website to talk to a mental health professional and be connected with the support that best meets your needs.
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING PROVIDERS
Black Dog: Programs designed for all roles in a workplace to improve mental health at an individual, team, and organisational level.
LivingWorks: Training that helps people recognise invitations for help and give the gift of life through proven intervention methods.
Mental Health First Aid
Courses that teach people simple, practical first aid skills for helping a family member, friend, co-worker or other person who is experiencing mental health problems. Visit site
If you need immediate crisis or emotional support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Free Parent Education Workshops
Positive Partnerships FREE autism workshop for parents/carers in Cranbourne on the 26th and 27th of November 2024. Our workshops are a great opportunity for parents and carers to network and be involved in a funded, evidence informed workshop. Our participants report feeling connected and supported post workshop and keen to build on their home school partnerships.
This workshop is for parents, grandparents, unpaid carers and kinship carers to learn about autism and ways to strengthen the partnership between home and school. (Please note: your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to attend).
The workshop will cover the following topics:
- Diversity of autism
- Understanding sensory processing
- Understanding behaviour
- Working in partnerships.
Free morning tea and lunch will be provided.
QR code and link to register on attached flyer. For more information, please visit https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshops-online-learning/workshops
Or for more information contact 0447 219 627 Carmel Corrigan.
Casey Youth Services is proud to host the ‘Parent/Carer Grade 6 Transition Information Forum’, with keynote speaker, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
This event is for parents/carers of Grade 6 students transitioning into secondary school in 2025. Parents/carers will learn essential tips and strategies to support their child during this pivotal transition period. Attendees will hear from Australia’s highest profile psychologist and mental health advocate, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, who has over 35 years’ experience in the field of child psychology.
Date: Wednesday 23 October
Venue: Bunjil Place, Function Centre,
Time: 7:00pm sharp to 8:30pm Light refreshments will be provided
RSVP: Please register via https://tickets.bunjilplace.com.au/9954 by 5pm Wednesday 16 October
This is a free event, but registrations are essential.
If you have any concerns about the mental health or wellbeing of your child, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available to speak to at school, via the phone or email on rlenko@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
I wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, restful and happy 3rd term holiday break and I look forward to seeing everyone for term 4. The count down to the Twilight Market and Art show is on!
Rachel Lenko
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader