Student Wellbeing and Engagement

Wellbeing support during the school holidays

During the school term, all classrooms engage in Social Emotional Learning activities to equip students with the skills to boost their wellbeing and seek help when they need it. Every child is invited to consider five people in their lives (school and home) that they can talk to if they need help. Ask your child about who they chose and why.

You can support wellbeing by encouraging your child to:

• Exercise and eat healthily to boost their mood
• Prioritise sleep to support mental and emotional wellbeing
• Explore relaxation techniques and coping strategies
• Stay in touch and catch up with friends and loved ones
• Make time to do things they enjoy
• Practice positive self-talk, and remind them they are not alone
• Seek professional help if needed (visit the below websites for advice)

Signs a child may need extra support from a professional:

• Loss of interest or involvement in activities normally enjoyed
• Feeling ‘low’, unusually stressed or worried
• Ordinary things get harder
• Being easily irritated or angry

• Taking more dangerous risks, like using alcohol or drugs
• Withdrawal or feeling overwhelmed
• Difficulties with concentration and motivation
• Having a lot of negative thoughts
• Changing in sleeping and eating

Ms Laura Pelle

 Wellbeing Leader

(Heights Campus)