Wellbeing

At Sacred Heart Primary School, we understand that supporting your child's wellbeing is a top priority. Our school is committed to working closely with parents and carers to create a nurturing environment for all students. We offer a range of support services and resources to help you navigate the challenges of parenting and to ensure your child thrives. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher or contact the Wellbeing leader Miss Marly Fountain to discuss any social or emotional support we can provide.

The Moira Shire Guide to Support Services is an excellent resource for external contacts and services.

Miss Marly Fountain (Wellbeing Leader)

mfountain@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Your Best.

Our school values of Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Your Best are the foundation of our school community. These values guide everything we do, from the classroom to the playground.

Be Safe means taking care of ourselves and others. It means following our expectations, being aware of our surroundings, and helping to create a safe environment for everyone.

Be Respectful means treating others with kindness and consideration. It means listening to others, valuing different perspectives, and respecting the property and belongings of others.

Be Your Best means striving to achieve our goals and reach our full potential. It means trying our hardest, learning from our mistakes, and celebrating our successes.

Every Day Matters!

Attending school every day is essential for students because it helps them build strong academic skills, develop good habits, and stay connected with their peers and teachers. Regular attendance ensures that students don’t miss important lessons, discussions, and activities that contribute to their learning and personal growth.

Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the end of the year.

Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things we can do together to ensure they don’t fall behind:

· Speak with your child's classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to follow up on or discuss any classroom concerns.

· Connect with our Wellbeing Leader, Learning Diversity Leader or School Principal to seek support or advice.

Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your child's classroom teacher as early as possible

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Links:

https://headspace.org.au/

eheadspace is a national online or phone mental health support service for young people aged 12 to 25, and for family who are seeking support about how to help a young person (aged 12-25) in their life.

Designed for short term support; one session might be enough for you or you can come back at any time for another session.

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Your complete and trusted online parenting resource

At raisingchildren.net.au, we provide free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. We’re funded by the Australian Government, reviewed by experts and non-commercial, so you know you can trust us.

The Raising Healthy Minds app is a free, personalised, pocket resource to help parents and carers raise confident, resilient children. Co-designed with parents and experts and funded by the Australian Government, Raising Healthy Minds aims to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing with evidence-based information. 

You’ll find information on topics like dealing with worries and making friends, as well as ideas for day-to-day life, like creating family routines, looking after yourself as a parent, and building strong relationships. 

The app offers a mix of quick-read articles, videos and animations aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years. You can tailor information to the age of your child and opt-in to receive helpful tips. 

Raising Healthy Minds provides simple-to-use information at your fingertips with clear actions you can start today. 

Download from Google Play or the App Store or go to raisingchildren.net.au/rhm to learn more and raise a healthy mind 🧠 😊

https://www.berrystreet.org.au/what-we-do/parenting-and-family-services/separated-families/supporting-parents-after-separation

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