Student Wellbeing

SRC (Student Representative Council) for Semester 2

Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as the S.R.C members for their classroom in Semester Two, 2022. These students will become the voice of their peers and will work collaboratively with each other and the school leaders to continue to make St James the wonderful place that it is. We had our first meeting last Thursday, where we discussed the role of the SRC, some areas for improvement in the school and discussions about empowering student voice.

Badges will be given out on the 1st August at our Monday morning Assembly.

Real Life Education

A special thank you to all the families who were able to attend the Real Life Education Online Workshop last Tuesday evening. In total, we had around 80 families join us for both sessions. Sue Pain, our wonderful presenter, facilitated the two programs and showed her enthusiasm and passion for sexuality education throughout. 

The sessions had a focus on:

• Families about relationships, bodies, foetal development and birth
• Puberty, growing up and reproduction. 

Sue has left some resources for parents to purchase for $10 each. Copies of these books can be located in the office if you'd like to drop by and look through:

• Secret Girls' Business (7 copies available)
• More Secret' Girls Business (17 copies available)
• Secret Boys' Business (18 copies available)

Orders placed by the 11th August will be available for pick up on the 19th, from the office (by an adult). 

Orders placed by the 18th August will be available for pick up on the 25th from the office (by an adult).

Please put $10 cash in an envelope with your family name and book title on the front. Please view the books before ordering so you know the content.

The Year 6s will now have a classroom program focusing on “Friendships”, “Hygiene” and “What Now?” to assist students transitioning into the secondary school environment.

We look forward having Sue back in 2023 for another session with families.

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.