Child Safety / 

Pastoral Wellbeing

PBIS - How We Speak to Others

This week, our PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions & Supports) focus is on how we speak to others. Whether interacting with friends, peers, LSOs, or teachers, respectful and thoughtful communication is essential.

Teachers will be explicitly teaching this routine by following the PBIS framework:

• Teach – Explicitly teach the appropriate skills and behaviours.
• Model – Model to students the appropriate skills and behaviours.
• Practice – Provide opportunities for students to practice through role plays and guided scenarios.
• Acknowledge – Recognise and positively reinforce students when they demonstrate the expected behaviours.
• Correct – Provide additional instruction and support to students developing these social skills.

Who Am I? Getting to know our students

At our last assembly, we were lucky to learn a little more about three of our amazing students! Check out all the information they shared and next time you see them around the school, don’t forget to say hi!

Engagement of Volunteers 

At St Therese’s Primary School, Kennington the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.  To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL Volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

Additionally, Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a Volunteer. 

We deeply value the contributions of our Volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection.  Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive. 

For more information regarding volunteering contact us or click on the link to complete the Volunteer Registration form. Volunteer Registration Form 

All Volunteers will be asked to: 

• Complete a Volunteer Registration form (including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and 2 personal referees). Please inform your referees that they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering. 

• Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to Volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training: (Please note – Completing this induction replaces the previous onsite induction interview) 

• CESL School Volunteer Induction

• Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

   

All Volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC.  All Volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing Volunteer. All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy. 

Happy Families Schools

We are a Happy Families School!

Our school has a subscription to the Happy Families School Membership, created by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. This membership provides access to a wide range of high-quality parenting resources, including Insight Articles, webinars, and other helpful tools designed to support families.

We’ll be regularly sharing these valuable resources with you to help strengthen the home-school partnership and support your child’s wellbeing and development.

Check out the latest articles here.

The Happy Families Podcast:

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time-poor parent who just wants answers now. Everyday Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a commonsense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Check them out here!

E-Safety

Reminder - How To Access: 

Simply click the link below, go to the checkout cart, enter our unique school code (the cost will default to $0.00) and you’ll be sent all the details on how to log in and immediately begin to use the resources. 

• Program URL: https://www.safeonsocial.com/product-page/parent-essentials-cheat-sheet-library 
• Discount code:  
• (*please enter this code at the time of creating your profile and the cost will default to $0.00) 

If you have any questions about logging in or accessing the online program, please reach out to the Safe On Social team at: Jaclyn@safeonsocial.com 

Attendance

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

Our units are currently focusing on these topics:

Foundation: Help Seeking - Students develop skills and knowledge for peer support, peer referral and help-seeking.

Year One: Problem Solving - Students learn a range of problem-solving techniques to apply when confronting personal, social and ethical dilemmas. 

Year Two: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Year Three: Positive Coping - Students will develop language around coping, critically reflect on their coping strategies and extend their positive coping strategies.

Year Four: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Year Five: Problem Solving - Students learn a range of problem-solving techniques to apply when confronting personal, social and ethical dilemmas.

Year Six: Gender Norms and Stereotypes - Students will learning about gender equality, inclusion, human rights and the importance of relationships that respect people of all genders.

Mental Health and Wellbeing 

BRAVE Online | Online help for worried kids  

BRAVE was developed for children and teenagers who experience Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It is a great resource for parents and children.  

Mental Health Library