Wellbeing

Our wellbeing focus is derived from the evidence-based Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships curriculum (developed by a team from the Youth Research Centre, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne). 

Further information about Respectful Relationships education can be found at:  https://www.vic.gov.au/respectful-relationships

Our whole school approach is being strengthened by a partnership with Professor Lea Waters who is facilitating professional learning at HPS. Visible Wellbeing is the culmination of 20 years of high-impact research in psychology and education conducted and published by Professor Lea Waters. 

 For further research visit - Visible Wellbeing.

In Term 3, Year 6 students will learn about:

• NAIDOC Week and exploring the theme, “Keep the Fire Burning! Black, Loud and Proud”
• Gender and identity
• Positive coping
• Human rights
• Positive gender relations
• Gender-based violence
• Power dynamics
• Peer relationships

Teachers are very careful to protect the privacy of all individuals and will stop any personal sharing of experiences. We encourage you to continue these wellbeing discussions at home, engaging in conversations about what your child has been learning in their Wellbeing sessions.  If you have any concerns about topics raised, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.