Student Wellbeing

SRC (Student Representative Council) for Semester 2

During Week 4's Assembly, the Student Representative Council were each awarded their badges to show their commitment to becoming a voice of their peers. A big congratulations to these students!

Child Safety Standards

The new 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards came into effect on Friday 1 July 2022.

In July 2021, the Victorian Government announced new Child Safe Standards (CSS) to further strengthen child safe environments and protect children from abuse.

From 1 July 2022, 11 new child safety standards have replaced the seven previous Child Safe Standards (and principles) which had been in place since 2016. For more information on these Standards, please visit: https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/

Here is the Catholic Education Council of Victoria's revised statemement of commitment to Child Safety which we abide by: 

Flags of St James

All families and students, no matter their culture or faith, are embraced and supported at St James. All students and their families have the right to express their culture and faith, especially our Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. Students of all backgrounds will be supported and encouraged by staff, the school community and other students through various rich learning experiences.

Before starting assemblies, special events or prayers, St James begins with a “Welcome to Country” or “Acknowledgement of the Land” to actively encourage cultural rights. During Assemblies, St James proudly displays the Australian,  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to acknowledge Aboriginal culture as well as having these flags on display in the office.

This is in accordance with Child Safety Standard 1: Culturally Safe Environments: Establish culturally safe environments in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children, young people and students are respected and valued.

Parent Zone (Eastern Region)

Upcoming ParentZone Groups

This term ParentZone is offering the following multi-week programs to parents and carers living Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.

Talking Teens- 19 July to 23 August 2022, 7.00-9.00pm

Talking Tweens- 1 August to 5 September 2022, 7.00-9.00pm

Dads Matter- 8 August to 12 September 2022, 7.00-9.00pm

Living with Autism- 26 July to 30 August, 12.30-2.30pm

Support Groups for Parents/Carers of Children with a Disability

Parents Building Solutions for Professionals 2 August to 6 September

Parenting Stronger during Challenging Times 4 August to 8 September

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.

Check out the Parent Zone Newsletter below

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.