Wellbeing and Inclusion Update

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (4Rs)

During the last two weeks, all classes have been participating in introductory activities linked to the 4R’s program. These activities have assisted students to learn simple rules and agreements they need to support a safe and friendly learning environment in their class, and at school.

Beginning this week and until the end of Term 1, we will explore our first topic – Emotional Literacy.  

Research shows that students who participate in rigorously designed and well-taught Social and Emotional Learning programs (SELs) demonstrate improved mental and social health, have improved relationships with peers, are less likely to engage in risky and disruptive behaviour, show improved academic outcomes and have improved capacity for help-seeking.

The topic of Emotional Literacy will be covered for the next five weeks.

SWPBS

As you are aware, in Term 4 last year, we released our updated Team Westbreen Positive Behaviour Expectations Matrix.  Staff have been explicitly teaching these positive behaviours to our students (linking them to our school values) again at the beginning of this year.

The Wellbeing School Improvement Team, which consists of a teacher from every year level and some specialist teachers, have also created various matrix on how these positive behaviours should be displayed in different settings across the school.  This week we are sharing the expected behaviours to be shown by students when they transition from one learning/play space to another.  Once again, we encourage families to reinforce the appropriate positive behaviours at home.