Wellbeing Update
(Kirra R - Paul Clee Cat)
A very warm welcome back to everyone. The mental health, safety and wellbeing of all members of our school community remains at the forefront of the actions we undertake to continue to support the social and emotional learning of the children alongside curriculum-based learning.
After months of remote learning and a range of COVID19 restrictions, children will be returning to school routines, classrooms, classmates, teachers and expectations. Amid the anticipation and excitement many children are feeling, for some, leaving the home learning routine and environment may create anxiety for a range of reasons including: the ongoing uncertainty of COVID19; social distancing and hygiene measures in place; family circumstances related to health; grief associated with a recent loss; or economic circumstances. To prepare and support students’ return to onsite learning and the school/classroom environment, consider reading the following tips (see attachment- returning to school 7 tips for parents).
Wellbeing Representatives
Semester 1 Student Wellbeing Representatives will continue in their roles for the remainder of the year due to the disruption of onsite learning. We welcome back the following students and we will begin meetings in week 3.
| Wellbeing Reps | |
|---|---|
| FYH | Jessica L & Flynn L |
| FZF | Che F & Eva G |
| 1/2 LY | Chloe F and Ethan F |
| 1/2 CD | Grace B & Mikey L |
| 3/4 FD | Luke B & Madison G |
| 3/4 KM | Oscar B & Amelie T |
| 3/4 RM | Tabitha C & Samuel A |
| 5/6 BW | Rohahn M-J, Marcus L & Grace F |
| 5/6 WR | Isla B & Alexander K |
| 5/6 AH | Carla M, George R & Lauren S |
| 5/6 CD | Ethan T & Charlotte F |
A parent video clip resource about transition back to school
Click on the linkto view a clip from child and adolescent psychologist Dr Michael-Carr Gregg. This special report provides practical strategies to help parents respond to children’s queries about the transition process back to school.
Wellbeing for everyone in our Community Support for Families
Listed below are a number of new resources to support you and your family. Some of our circumstances remain changed: work, life, social, education, financial, fitness, etc… For many we have found ourselves in unchartered waters – quite often without our usual social networks of family and friends to support us.
Parish, Prayer Resources, Mass online…
Our Parish Website: http://pol.org.au/mordialloc/Home.aspx
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Website: http://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass
St Vincent de Paul: Contact the parish office to arrange support – 9580 7981 or Mordialloc Branch - Robyn Worsnop robynmworsnop1@gmail.com 0411075631
Employment & Financial Links
Job Keeper: https://www.ato.gov.au/general/JobKeeper-Payment/
Job Seeker: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/job-seekers
Job Hub: https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/jobs-hub
Centrelink: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/centrelink
Financial Support: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/covid-19-worker-support-payment
City of Kingston Financial Support: https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Home/Coronavirus-update
Health and Wellbeing Links
Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or call 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Be You: https://beyou.edu.au/
Heads Up: https://www.headsup.org.au/
Smiling Mind (Apple & Android App): https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Department of Health and Human Services Links
Where to Get Tested?: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19
Require Testing At Home: - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/call-to-test-covid-19
Department of Health Vic: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/
Mrs Wendt