Mental Health & Wellbeing Report 

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela 

Dear Parents and Carers,

Wellbeing comes from physical, mental and emotional health. For children and young people, there are many things that build positive wellbeing. Wellbeing can come from:

• Understanding and managing their emotions• Having good relationships• Experiencing a sense of accomplishment• Using our strengths• Taking part in healthy activities, getting lots of sleep and eating well.

There are a range of things you can do at home to help build and sustain your child’s wellbeing. I have resourced this information from Department of Education and Training’s website. Over the next few months I will continue to provide you with useful information and resources to support your child/children’s mental health. The first notion is to praise, encourage and give positive attention.

Praise, encouragement and positive attention

Praise helps your child feel good about themselves, which boosts self-esteem and confidence. It can also encourage good behaviour.

You can:• Give your child praise when they behave in ways that you want to encourage• Give your child attention. Play a game with them, do an activity together, send them a friendly text message, ask about their interests• Praise your teenager for their strengths• Let your child know you are proud of them.

Together we can make a difference. By doing these little things, we are supporting our young people to work towards having optimal mental health and wellbeing. 

Kind Regards,

Vanessa Moore  

Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator (MHWC)