Wellbeing and Engagement

Lunchtime Clubs

Teachers and aides will be supervising a number of exciting, fun and free clubs throughout the school at lunchtimes.  Lots of children are interested in creative activities and they particularly enjoy socialising and learning new things that are separate from the playground.  The activities provide plenty of scope for acquiring new skills, often from like-minded fellow club members. Very importantly, they provide the opportunity for friendships to be made outside the usual circle.

Random Acts of Kindness Day 

Imagine a world where you can succeed by being nice. Where we all pay it forward. Where people look out for each other. It all starts with an act.

This year to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day on Friday 23rd February, every class will be completing a RAK activity. Staff will also be participating by drawing a colleague's name out of a hat and thinking of a RAK to do for them. We look forward to sharing some pictures with you!

This term we have started the friendship program URSTRONG across the school.

The skills-based program teaches children how to put a voice to their feelings, create healthy friendships, and build a solid foundation for future relationships. Along with learning what’s normal in a friendship and the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships, students also learn and practice URSTRONG’s step-by-step approach for putting out common Friendship Fires (i.e. conflict) and how to combat Mean-on-Purpose behaviour like a ninja.

Explicitly teaching children how to develop healthy friendships and manage conflict in a positive way is at the heart of helping them flourish. We are excited to continue to use URSTRONG’s unique, kid-friendly language to teach friendship skills and conflict management. 

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Cyber Safety Incursion

Equipping students with the tools to remain safe while online is crucial for this generation. Today our Year 6 students had the opportunity to hear from a Youth Resource Officer about Cyber Safety. Youth Resource Officers (YROs) are sworn police officers who focus on engaging with young people and supporting their safety and wellbeing. YROs educate young people and their communities on safety issues. This session was a chance to discuss current issues that students face online, as well as strategies to help minimize the safety risks they are confronted with when online. 

Advice for Parents and Carers

• Have open conversations, often
  The most important tip is to start talking to your child regularly about their online activities and interactions.
• Supervision is essential
  This means knowing what your child is doing online, who they are interacting with and what platforms, apps or games they are using.
• Be approachable if your child needs help
  Coming forward isn’t always easy and your child may feel reluctant to tell you about online issues if they believe they will be punished or have their devices taken away. This also makes children more secretive about device use and at greater risk of exploitation.
• Check privacy settings
  It is recommended that you research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This could include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.  
• Know how to report
  If something goes wrong online, it is critical your child is supported. You need to know how to take action and report.