MHiPS

Social Skills Lessons

Starting next term, we will be introducing a series of targeted social skills groups. 

These small-group sessions are designed to support students in developing the social skills needed to feel happy, confident, and successful at school.

The initial focus areas will include:

• Asking to join in a game

• Following instructions

• Managing feelings when losing games

• Making new friends and getting to know others

• Understanding how and when to say sorry

• Waiting for our turn

• Safe ways to manage feelings when we feel angry or frustrated

Teachers have identified students who may benefit from additional support or a refresher in these areas. 

The sessions will be highly interactive, incorporating hands-on activities and real-life scenarios to help students practise and develop these important skills.

If you have any questions about the social skills groups, please don't hesitate to contact me at melissa.mcleod@education.vic.gov.au.

Melissa McLeod

Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader