Wellbeing

Shared Universals for school and home 

This shared statement combines the universals used by staff across our College to create a consistent framework that supports positive behaviour, wellbeing, and learning. These shared expectations and values can be applied both in the classroom and the home environment, ensuring a cohesive approach to supporting young people. By working together, staff, students, and families create safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces where every young person feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

1. Building Positive Relationships

• All young people need to feel cared for, respected, and valued by the important people in their lives.

• Teachers and parents/guardians who establish clear expectations, act fairly, and show genuine interest in every individual foster trust, engagement, and strong relationships.

   

2. Communicating Effectively

• Effective communication between staff, students, and families promotes clarity, collaboration, and a positive school culture.

• All communication, verbal, non-verbal, written, or electronic, should always be safe, respectful, and appropriate.

   

3. Establishing Routines

• Predictable and consistent routines create safe, structured environments that encourage independence and focus on learning.
• Routines at school and at home should be:   
  •  Explicitly taught   
  • Modelled by adults   
  • Practised regularly   
  • Reinforced through positive feedback 
• Consistent routines reduce behavioural issues and build strong, positive habits.

4. Active Supervision and Modelling

• Active supervision involves purposeful observation and interaction to ensure safety and responsiveness.• Parents and staff can support this by:  
  • Acknowledging positive behaviour  
  • Anticipating challenges  
  • De-escalating calmly when needed
• Young people learn best by observing the respectful and responsible behaviour modelled by adults.

5. The Use of Space

• The use of space plays a vital role in supporting learning, safety, and wellbeing.
•  Thoughtfully designed environments promote inclusion, engagement, and belonging.
• Involving young people in personalising their spaces enhances motivation, ownership, and connection to their community.

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day – Friday 31st October 2025

Share a message of thanks to a staff member within your school through the Padlet digital gratitude wall.

How to Post a Message of Thanks on the Digital Gratitude Wall

1. Add Your Message: Click the “+” button, and a pop-up box will appear where you can write or upload your message.
2. Write Your Thanks: Share a short message of gratitude (e.g., “Thank you to all the teachers for inspiring us every day!”). You can also add photos, drawings, or short videos/audio recordings. 
3. Add your School name to the subject line: Type your school name into the subject line of your message. Students to use first names or initials only. Staff, families, and parishioners may include their names if they wish.
4. Submit Your Post: Once finished, click Publish (or the tick/checkmark button). Your post will be reviewed by a moderator before it appears on the wall.

Allergy, Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma

To our school community, here is a gentle reminder from our Student Health Officers Claire Vagg and Rebecca Carmody for the Allergy, Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma season. We're currently in the thick of it, so please look after yourselves!

Victorian Virtual Emergency Department

Virtual ED is also an excellent resource if you need medical advice for a non-life-threatening situation.