Student Wellbeing
'Be the reason someone smiles today!'
ABOUT REAL LIFE
for Year 2-6 Parents
Thank you to those families who have responded via Operoo as to whether they plan to attend the Online Parent Session facilitated by Sue Pain this Thursday at 7pm.
It is not too late to RSVP.
Here is a link to the website for more information -
https://aboutreal.life/services/for-primary-schools/
The link for the online session is as follows.
https://meet.google.com/qve-udwj-qnq
Looking forward to seeing many of you then!
Following the online session, we will have the Family Sessions on Tuesday 30th April in the Community Centre.
This Trybooking Link will go live on Friday.
https://www.trybooking.com/CQHSM
Please ensure you and your child/ren book in for the Family Session.
HARMONY
DAY
Celebrating cultural diversity at St James
St James staff and students celebrated the importance of embracing cultural diversity on Harmony Day last term. It was fabulous to see the splashes of orange amongst the students and the beautiful cultural clothing worn by some of our students.
Thank you to parents for supporting this special day and to many families for completing the Cultural Poster which are on display in the Community Centre.
Here are some happy snaps from the day!
Monica De Leo
Student Wellbeing Leader
monica.deleo@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au
Victorian Child Safety Standards
Here is the Catholic Education Council of Victoria's revised statement of commitment to Child Safety which we abide by:
Support Services Available to all students and families
Parent Zone
Parenting Programs
Parenting is the most important and challenging job in today’s rapidly changing world – but children and young people don’t come with a handbook. ParentZone supports parents, carers, and families to meet up, share and learn from each other. Anglicare Victoria understands the potential of families to shape lives. We help families to work together and create positive and long-lasting change for themselves and the community around them
ParentZone Pods - Parenting Podcasts
In late 2021, ParentZone launched a series of parenting podcasts called ParentZone Pods on sibling rivalry, dealing with anxiety, family meetings, getting your children to listen, how to stop yelling at your kids, and how to respond to kids’ behaviour. Due to the success of these podcasts, Anglicare has decided to create another series in 2022. So, watch this space for more helpful topics to aid in your parenting! Check out all ParentZone Pods here.
Parent Resources
Click here for access to the Smiling Mind Website
Smiling Mind’s vision is to help every mind thrive. Their mission is to provide accessible life-long tools to support healthy minds.
Click here for access to the Student Wellbeing Hub Website
It includes sections for parents, teachers and students with practical strategies and resources to support your child's wellbeing.
Click here for Raising Children Network
Reliable, and up-to-date information to help your family grow and thrive together.
Click here for access to Parenting Ideas Blog
It includes articles, testimonials and practical tips on a wide variety of topics.
Click here for Iparent - Office of eSafety Commissioner
To learn about the digital environment and how to help your child have safe and enjoyable online experiences.
Click here for access to CatholicCare
It is a social service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, they offer a range of programs and services that aim to build and strengthen relationships.
Click here for access to Beyond Blue
This website is regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. And you can stay up-to-date by joining our email community.
Positive Parenting Telephone Service 1800 880 660
Participants complete a workbook or online modules which are supported by weekly 30 minute phone calls with a trained parenting educator. All of this can be done from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.
Parentline 13 22 89
Parentline is available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week. It is a confidential and anonymous phone counselling service for parents and carers of children and teenagers in Victoria.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
The Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Counselling is currently offered by phone, Webchat and email.