Wellbeing
New School Values and Updated School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) charts
As you may already be aware, staff have been working together to develop our new school values. We have condensed our previous five values into three core values: Respect (which we have proudly retained), Kindness, and Responsibility.
These values are reflected in our SWPBS behaviour charts, which you may have noticed displayed around the school and in your child’s classroom. Our Minor and Major Behaviours charts have been updated and are now finalised. The Expected Behaviours chart, however, remains a working progress and will continue to be refined as we embed our new values across the school.
The tone across the school has been off to a great start this year, with students already demonstrating our values of respect, kindness and responsibility both in the classroom and out in the yard. Together, we aim to support and strengthen this positive culture as we move forward.
Talk with Tails - Dog therapy
Our Dog Therapy Program has now begun and is currently being offered to selected students. This Animal-Assisted Therapy program provides a safe, calm and supportive environment where children work alongside certified therapy dogs and their trained handlers. Through positive and guided interactions with the dogs, students are supported to build important life skills and emotional wellbeing.
Research shows that canine-assisted therapy can help children feel calmer and more relaxed, reduce stress and anxiety, improve social skills and communication, and increase motivation and engagement. Students may also benefit from opportunities to connect and express themselves in non-verbal ways. The program will run each Friday for the remainder of this term and continue into next term.
Lego therapy
Our LEGO groups have begun again this term, with three groups run by Amanda and Grace. Staff have received training through Progressive Play, ensuring the sessions are delivered with evidence-informed strategies.
Each group meets once a week for a term, incorporating both structured kit-building and unstructured free-brick play. Sessions are designed around specific SMART goals for each student, with key skills explicitly taught and monitored throughout the term. These groups provide students with opportunities to build confidence, develop friendships, and practice emotional regulation in a supportive and engaging environment. Keep an eye out for pictures of our LEGO creations throughout the term!
Sports Equipment & Cubby Houses
Students have been thoroughly enjoying the sports equipment that has been distributed to all classes. The new cubby houses have now been launched for all students to enjoy and, along with their recent additions, have been especially popular, providing many opportunities for fun and imaginative play.
To ensure fair access for everyone, a roster will be in place for cubby house use. Prep to Year 2 students will have access on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while Year 3 to Year 6 students will be able to use the cubby houses on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Play Club Continues in 2026
Wellbeing Wednesdays - Years 3 - 6
Thrilling Thursdays - Years P - 2
Fantastic Fridays - all year levels
Peaceful Kids
The Peaceful Kids Program will begin next Tuesday with Julie and will run until the end of the term. The program will include 12 selected students from Years 3–6 and focuses on supporting students to develop skills for managing worries, emotions and stress in a positive and practical way.
Big Life Journal
If you are interested in accessing some excellent free printables to support you and your children at home on a variety of wellbeing topics, please take a look at the link below.
https://biglifejournal.com/pages/freebies
You will have FREE access to numerous fun and extremely useful ideas.
TAC’s Safe Migration Project (no.3)
Welcome to our new Prep families! We warmly welcome al our new Prep students and their parents, carers and families as you begin your exciting school journey!
Starting primary school is the perfect time to build safe travel habits to and from school. Whether your family walks, cycles, scoots, or drives, there are simple steps we can a l take to make every school journey safer.
We're excited to share the TAC’s Safe Migration Project resources with you, designed to give schools and families the support needed to help children travel safely to and from school.
The TAC’s Safe Migration Project includes a fun and engaging video that shows the many ways children get to and from school, and reminds us how important it is to make every journey a safe one. You can also find a helpful fact sheet with practical safe travel tips and resources.
Watch the TAC’s Safe Migration video here The Safe Migration Project - Starting Primary School. Read the fact sheet (available in multiple languages) for practical, easy-to-fo low safe travel tips for parents and carers, available here The Safe Migration Project - Starting Primary School | Road Safety Education.
Lets work together to make every school journey a safe one.
