Wellbeing

Welcome to the 2025 School Year!  - Rick Scade Wellbeing Coordinator

In this section of the newsletter, we provide an update of what is happening in the Wellbeing Space at Fyans Park Primary School. If you have any ideas, comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me – Rick.Scade@education.vic.gov.au

At Fyans Park ‘The Resilience Project’ is one of our pillar programs that we utilise to teach social and emotional learning, and overall wellbeing.

The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity. 

Teachers and students will engage in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM) and Emotional Literacy, to build resilience.

Check out their website for more information: The Resilience Project

And check out TRP@HOME; a place filled with inspiration and activities for the whole family, to help improve your wellbeing and build resilience. TRP@HOME

Wellbeing Leaders 2025

The 2024 Wellbeing Leaders have commenced the year well, showing a great deal of consideration towards their peers, particularly the younger students. Their current focus will be on preparing the Year 6 Peer Mediation Roster which commences next Monday 3rd February. Peer Mediators are an extra support in the yard for students who can help resolve any problems. If you have any ideas in the Wellbeing Space, please see one of our friendly Wellbeing Team Leaders below - Max B and Grace E.

State Schools Relief provides government school students with new uniforms, footwear and educational resources, including learning devices and pre-paid travel passes. If you require any support, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our office staff or Wellbeing Coordinator Rick Scade. All enquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

State Schools’ Relief is a not-for-profit organisation which improves the lives of tens of thousands of disadvantaged Victorian students and their families each year.

Attention Year 6 Families

Watch this space for 2026 secondary school information. Please note: some of the Independent Schools such as Kardinia, Catholic schools and The Geelong College commence their tours and application process this term. You could visit school websites or contact schools directly to ascertain their tour dates. More information will follow in the coming weeks as it arrives.

Fyans Park Community Clubs

If you are a part of a community club or organisation and you are looking for members or you think it would be of interest to Fyans Park students, please contact Rick on rickscade@education.vic.gov.au and we can start promoting your club.

Helpful Contacts for Young People

There are many organisations dedicated to providing support for young people. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone you know, you might feel better calling a helpline, joining a forum discussion or trying an online program.

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Free, confidential counselling service available any time of the day or night by phone or webchat.

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Call or chat online with a counsellor at any time. Our Support Service is available 24/7.

headspace1800650 890 Online and telephone support service that helps young people who don’t feel ready to attend a headspace centre or who prefer to talk about their problems via online chat, email or on the phone.