Wellbeing

Ms Deb Haddow

THRIVE & BERRY STREET TRAINING

Our curriculum is based on RELATING WELL this term. Classes are completing THRIVE lessons based on values associated with this.

Foundation:	Year 1
Relationships and diversity Practice the skills required to include others and make friends with peers, teachers and other adults.	Relationships and diversity Listen to others’ ideas and recognise that others may see things differently Collaboration Use basic skills required for participation in group tasks and respond to simple questions about their contribution to group tasks Recognise that conflict occurs and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate ways to deal with conflict.
Year 2	Year 3
Relationships and diversity Describe ways of making friends, including how actions and words can help or hurt others, and the effects of modifying their behaviour	Collaboration Identify conflicts that may occur in peer groups and suggest possible causes and resolutions.
Year 4	Year 5
Relationships and diversity Identify the importance of including others in activities, groups and games. Describe the ways in which similarities and differences can effect relationships.	Relationships and Diversity Describe the characteristics of respectful relationships and suggest ways that respectful relationships can be achieved. Define and recognize examples of stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice and discuss how they impact on the individual.
Year 6
Relationships and diversity Define and recognize examples of stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice and discuss how they impact on the individual. Explore and discuss behaviours that demonstrate sensitivity to individual, social and cultural differences.

Breakfast Baskets continue to be popular for our students that miss out on breakfast. Our volunteer bakers use ingredients provided from the Department, together with ingredients from Coles to make some breakfast muffins. Our Health Ambassadors and their teacher mentors are managing the program with great enthusiasm and diligence. Goodies are available at 8.30am, as we try to support students who may not have had any breakfast. Here are two of our leaders Alby and Marley all set up and ready for this mornings students!

International Friendship Day (July 30th)

To celebrate International Friendship Day, Year 4 started a "Kindness Rock Garden".

We have researched the "Kindness Rocks Project" and have painted rocks and written messages and words that promote kindness, friendship and encouragement. The Year 4s have made the little area for the rocks near the blue carpet area and hope that other classes can start to add to the garden too!

Bella Therapy Dog

continues to win everyone’s hearts. She welcomes students at the gates, walks some of them to class and even goes into some classrooms to say hi to students as they start their day. For most of the day she is in the art room with Mrs Hamilton supporting students with their work. Some students come to visit Bella in the office at recess and lunch time to say hello or to help with their anxiety. She is such a great asset to our school. We are part of a learning community for therapy dogs in school settings and look forward to finding out how other schools use their therapy dogs also.

Smile Squad . Smile Squad (Dental service) will start examinations around August 8. If students require any work completed, the dentist will contact families well in advance to discuss. Thank you for your consent form.

Lunchtime Clubs After much anticipation we are pleased to be able to offer our lunch time clubs once again. We have a wide range of options for students during lunch play. This is the Term 3 schedule should you wish to encourage your child to come along:

Here are some students learning how to play the game of Chess....we could see those minds ticking! Our Lego club was well received too with lots of wonderful creations constructed.

Attendance

We are looking closely at data to see who may need extra support with their academic learning, their social/emotional state and improving their attendance. When there are concerns about students making academic progress, the first thing we ask parents to do is to get their child’s hearing and sight tested. This information determines the next steps that might be required for investigation. When students are having struggles with their social or emotional wellbeing, we refer them to a counsellor. We are fortunate enough to have one on site that bulk bills. When students are struggling with consistent attendance, we look at how we may best support them. This involves discussions with the family and child to identify their needs. Here is a helpful chart about attendance:

Incursion for Anti Bullying. Our THRIVE value for this term is based on RELATING WELL. This incorporates our Respectful relationships curriculum and also our anti bullying curriculum. To celebrate this, we have the Brainstorm presenters coming out to run a number of shows with our school on August 19. (More details to come)

THRIVE AWARDS for the last fortnight:

Year level	student	THRIVE value
Foundation	Bonnie A	Congratulations Bonnie on working well this term to relate well with your peers. You have been very kind when welcoming our new class member this term.
1	Holly S	Well done, for listening to feedback about your work and trying hard to implement new and improved elements into your reading and writing. Your work is benefitting and you should be super proud!
2	Lennon Mc	Congratulations on such a great start at LPPS. Your positive attitude and infectious smile have ensured you have made lots of new friends in our class. You always model the values of Relating Well by showing great respect for others and by being such a kind and caring friend. Well done, Lennon!
3	Hunter Mc	For consistently relating well. You always demonstrate kindness towards others and are an absolute delight to have as part of our class! Well done, Hunter.
4	Sophie C	For consistently demonstrating that you can relate well and form positive relationships with other students and teachers. You are always kind and caring, and listen respectfully when someone is sharing. Well done, Sophie!
5	Ava T	Ava has settled seamlessly into Grade 5 at LPPS, Relating Well by always demonstrating a respectful and friendly attitude towards others. She displays leadership qualities both in the classroom and during her involvement in the Music and Sports Programs. Congratulations, Ava!
6	Tom N	Congratulations Tom for relating well to others in and outside of the classroom. You always demonstrate a respectful attitude towards your classmates and teachers. Keep up the good work buddy.

Visual Art	Kyron L	Kyron is a kind and generous classmate in Art, who does everything with a smile on his face. He includes and respects his classmates. Keep working hard. Congratulations!
Perf Art	Ivy E	Ivy was a very keen participant during her first Performing Arts class for the year. Congratulations Ivy.
PE	Daisy M	Daisy is a polite and considerate student, who is always respectful to her peers and teachers. Thank you Daisy for possessing such wonderful qualities.
LOTE	Archer L	Archer is a kind and helpful student that shows respect and kindness to all in his class. Thankyou for relating well with your peers during LOTE lessons Archer.

Deb Haddow