Student Wellbeing
Enabling students to have a voice and see themselves as active participants within their learning journey and wider school life has a direct and tangible connection with their sense of wellbeing.
Research shows allowing students to influence decision making around the school promotes self discipline and encourages goal-setting, a clear and obvious indicator that each member of the community feels valued and recognised as a leader who knows that they are a crucial part of defining the future for their school. Providing students with choices about how they learn, where they learn and crucially, what they learn, develops collaboration between teacher and students, maintains connectedness and establishes a learning community—making them active citizens.
The opportunity for our Mini Vinnies and some of Captains at the KidsView Conference gave these students an opportunity to hear and discuss stories about how other less fortunate children live. They were able to articulate how lucky they are. Empathy and gratefulness are keys to a positive mindset.
The students are keen to share their experiences with the whole school and are organising a 'Fair for Fairness' day to raise money for these children.
Deputy Principal
Wellbeing Leader