Wellbeing News
Bullying No Way Week - August 17-21
In Week six of this term, schools across Australia will participate in Bullying No Way Week—Australia’s leading national initiative for bullying prevention in schools.
Bullying prevention is a collective responsibility, and helps to create a safe, welcoming school environment. The 2026 theme for Bullying No Way is Small Acts, Big Impact
This year’s theme reminds us that you don’t need to make grand gestures to change someone’s world. Every day, positive choices add up to make a huge difference in our community.
Small acts of courage and care—like including someone in a game at lunch, speaking up when something isn't right, or offering a kind word—can transform a student's day and help build a culture where:
Every student feels a sense of belonging.
Diversity is valued and celebrated.
Bullying behaviour is never accepted.
Throughout Bullying No Way Week, St Brigid’s students will engage in interactive classroom lessons exploring the practical ways we can all continue to contribute to a respectful, inclusive school. These sessions will focus on how everyday kindness serves as a powerful protective factor against bullying.
Inform and Empower
This term, St Brigid’s students will again participate in engaging online incursions run by Inform & Empower, with a strong focus on cyber safety across all year levels:
Foundation: Students will focus on navigating the digital world safely, recognising that not all online spaces are secure, and identifying how trusted adults can help keep them safe.
Years 1 & 2: Learning will centre on the importance of keeping personal information private and understanding that online identities are not always who they say they are.
Years 3 & 4: Students will develop strategies for handling uncomfortable situations while exploring the concepts of consent and what it means to be an upstander.
Years 5 & 6: Focus will shift to managing uncomfortable online encounters, knowing where to seek help, learning strategies to safely act as an upstander, and understanding the role of consent in online interactions.
The Calm Space
At St Brigid’s, we are very fortunate to have a dedicated Calm Space. This room provides a quiet environment where students can go to regulate their feelings and emotions when they need extra support. If a student feels they need time in the Calm Space—whether they are having a tough day, feeling sad or worried, or simply need a moment to reset—it is important they speak with their classroom teacher or Mrs Thredgold first. Students are always monitored when visiting the Calm Space and only stay for short periods. The Calm Space is designed for students to reset so they can return to the classroom ready to learn.
Planting Seeds Psychology
Samantha McLean, a psychologist based in Bayside, is currently accepting new clients. Samantha supports children with a range of areas including emotional regulation, anxiety, self-confidence, social skills, executive functioning, ADHD, ASD support, and general wellbeing. She currently works with both NDIS participants and Medicare Mental Health Plan referrals.
With thanks
Christine Thredgold
Wellbeing and Learning Diversity Leader
