Wellbeing at TPS
Term 1 Wellbeing Celebrations!
Throughout Term 1, we have continued to prioritise student wellbeing and mental health across our school community.
Our teachers and education support staff have been strengthening Tier 1 supports by implementing our new behaviour matrix, refining our Project Time timetable, and adjusting our Reflection process to better align with our school values. Community Circles have also been a highlight, providing students with opportunities to recognise and celebrate their peers for demonstrating these values.
We have seen wonderful engagement in student-led initiatives. Our Wellbeing Leaders have introduced Talk, Plan, Play, supporting positive and inclusive play in the yard. Lunchtime Clubs have been running across the school, offering students a variety of engaging activities, while classroom fruit bowls—supported by Foodbank—have helped promote healthy habits and wellbeing.
Staff have also been actively engaged in professional learning. Rhys Lindsay has been supporting our region by facilitating Mental Health First Aid Training, while Kelsey Whyte and Sam Irwin attended Mental Health in Primary Schools training in Ballarat to further strengthen our whole-school approach to Mental Health.
Looking ahead to Term 2, we will be focusing on building mental health literacy for teachers, students, and families. This will include using tools to observe patterns of behaviour and working in partnership with families to provide targeted and effective support.
We look forward to seeing students and families in Term 2. Take care and have a wonderful break.
Rhys Lindsay (Learning Specialist)
Kelsey Whyte (Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader)
School Holiday Activities
All Aboard Skateboarding
The All Aboard Skateboarding Sessions are free “learn to skateboard” workshops, with skateboards and safety equipment provided. Delivered by expert coaches, these sessions cater for beginner and intermediate skaters who are looking to build confidence and develop new skills. All are welcome!
Participants should wear enclosed shoes and bring a helmet (a bike helmet is fine) and pads if available. Equipment can be provided if needed.
These sessions are proudly supported by the Golden Plains Shire Council.
Geelong Library Programs
Geelong and surrounding regional libraries offer a range of free holiday activities across locations including Bannockburn, Armstrong Creek, and Geelong West. These programs provide a great opportunity for families to enjoy fun, engaging activities over the break.
Some activities include:
- Mind Body Circus
- Exploring Electronic Sound
- Little Harvey’s Big Feelings Storytime
- Fact or Fiction? Themed Programs
Check your local library for more information on what’s available.
https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/events?n=12&t=%255B%2522School%2520Holidays%2522%255D&r=months
Additional Wellbeing Supports for all TPS families
- MELI Drop in Service- Kim Kemerer
- Ballarat Health Service Access and Triage, or call 1300 094 187 for urgent mental health support
- Suicide Call Back Service, or call 1300 659 467
- Lifeline, or call 13 11 14, or Text 0477 13 11 14
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARNor call 13 92 76
- Kids Helpline or call 1800 551 800
- Beyond Blue or call 1300 224 636
- Headspace or call 1800 650 890. Headspace also have online chat services that can be accessed at Online & phone support | headspace
- Grief & Loss - The Trauma and Grief Network (TGN) (anu.edu.au)
- Supporting primary school-age children through grief - Emerging Minds
- How to support your family and yourself through grief and loss - Emerging Minds
