We are in extraordinary times. How we best care for each other, and ourselves, is paramount.

We are mindful in this overwhelming time that there are numerous resources available offering information and support. It is imperative to be critical and aware of what information we are consuming and sharing.

We need to be supportive, kind and caring to each other and ourselves.

SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports)

Respect, Commit, Be Grateful

Our SWPBS Framework applies to all areas of our lives, not just school. It outlines ways we can show respect, commitment and gratitude. Please refer to our Matrix when discussing this in the context of situations, events and experiences with your students.

Expectations

Learning Spaces

Assemblies

Liturgies

Masses

Yard and Corridors

Online

In Public

Respect

Enable teachers to teach and students to learn

Listen

Embrace our Catholic identity

Listen

Hands off

Share our space

Follow instructions

Be kind, always

Value diversity

Protect personal information

Be an SJE ambassador

Do the right thing, always

Commit

Growth mindset

Meet deadlines

Phone free zone

Participate

Device free zone

Be open minded

Keep it clean

Be punctual

P.A.U.S.E

before you post

(Positive, Accurate, Useful, Supportive, Ethical).

Actively participate

Encourage others

Be grateful

Appreciate learning spaces

Appreciate resources

Embrace opportunity

Celebrate

Community

Care for our environment

Use as a learning tool

Value technology

Use manners

Embrace opportunity

Social Media

It is a timely reminder to ensure that if your students have access to social media, that there are discussions around rules and social etiquette. At St. Joseph’s we encourage and teach our students to PAUSE (Is it Positive, Accurate, Useful, Supportive and Ethical?) before posting or sending.

It is important that we have regular conversations to assist our students in navigating social media and providing support and resources that enable them to develop and enhance their skills and be a positive force on social media platforms and in the online world.

Please remember that the minimum age for Social Media platforms is 13.

There are some fantastic resources available at:

esafety.gov.au

https://sje.vic.schooltv.me/

SCHOOLTV

A reminder that our school community has access to SchoolTV, which incorporates a wide range of resources and information for your perusal at any time. Please make the most of these opportunities and engage with the clips, articles and information that may be pertinent to you, your student and your family.

The link is available on PAM/SIMON, our website and below.

https://sje.vic.schooltv.me/launch

Some additional resources and supports

Websites:

https://www.biteback.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

https://www.lifeline.org.au/ -13 11 14

https://kidshelpline.com.au/ -1800 55 1800

APPS:

Self Help for Anxiety Management (SAM): offers a range of self-help methods to help you manage anxiety. It has been developed by psychologists and provides 25 self-help options on anxiety, relaxation and health. You are encouraged to use the resources and tools in SAM to build your own anxiety toolkit that will help you cope when you're feeling anxious.

MoodMission: helps you learn new and better ways of coping with low moods and anxiety. Tell MoodMission how you’re feeling and it will give you a tailored list of five Missions that can help you feel better. Missions are activities and mental health strategies that are quick, easily achievable, and backed up by scientific evidence.

Smiling Mind: is a meditation app for young people. It has been developed by a team of psychologists and uses mindfulness to boost calmness, contentment and clarity. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to help manage stress, resilience, anxiety, depression and improve general health and wellbeing.

Calm Harm: provides tasks that help you resist or manage the urge to self harm. You can add your own tasks too and it's completely private and password protected.

Headspace: is meditation made simple. The app takes you through the basics of meditation, with progress pages to track your stats and reminders to help you with your practice.

The Check-in: is for anyone who wants to check in with a friend but is concerned about saying the wrong thing or making the situation worse.

Recovery Record: can help you manage your journey to recovery from eating disorders. You can keep track of you progress, get affirmations, set personalised reminders schedules and use other self-help activities.

Breakup Shakeup: provides ideas for fun, easy things to do to help you cope after a breakup. The app teaches you that planning activities and increasing your social support will help you recover faster.

Online Course (Anxiety): The BRAVE program; a free online program that provides young people with information and skills to build strategies that assist coping with worries and anxiety. This program includes 10 sessions to work through in your own time, and at your own pace. There is also a seven session program for parents who might be interested in helping their child cope with worries or anxiety.

To complete the free program, follow this link:

https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/teen-program

St Joseph's College, Echuca

Issue 4 · 19 Mar 2020

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