Student Wellbeing

 

Wellbeing at St Theresa’s

At St. Theresa’s, we work to promote a healthy, supportive, safe, happy and inclusive environment for staff, students and families. One of the ways that we do this is to develop Mental Health and Wellbeing - a state of being well in mind, body and spirit. 

We believe that wellbeing is brought to life through actions, interactions and attitudes and we aim to provide children with skills, supports, feelings of safety and a belief in their unique potential. 

 

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) 

At St Theresa’s, we actively promote the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) of every student. We use a combination of approaches including Respectful Relationships (RR), Bounceback skills, Positive Mindsets, Social Skills, Bluearth, Student Leadership, Buddies, Into Prep and beyond Grade 6 transition support, Lunchtime clubs, Mindfulness and responsive lessons that are based on data that we collect from our students through the use of surveys, forums and our SRC.

We value student voice and involve students when making decisions. We listen to them and respect what they have to say. 

All programs assist students to;

  • Learn about how to manage feelings, manage friendships and solve problems.
  • Show respect for themselves and each other
  • Build positive relationships
  • Develop resilience and the ability to cope with difficulties 
  • Demonstrate expected behaviour through critical thinking and making good choices
  • Reflect, problem solve, take responsibility for and learn from their actions.

 

      

 

Our Mantra

We encourage a positive school culture through the consistent promotion and modelling of the school mantra: ‘Be Happy, Be Safe, Be Caring, Be Ready to Learn’. Our mantra is known to our school community as the 4 Bs.

Each term, we honour selected students with the Best Bee award. Best Bees are nominated by students and staff and chosen for their ability to demonstrate the 4 Bs consistently and admirably in the classroom and in the yard. 

Although all students aim to demonstrate the 4 Bs, Best Bees are extra special role models for their school community.

 

 

Child Safety 

At St Theresa’s we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school. Our commitment is drawn from the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person.

We believe that Child Safety is everyone's responsibility and are guided by Victoria's 11 Child Safe Standards. The standards aim to prevent child abuse, promote child safety, and ensure organisations have effective, child-focused processes for responding to and reporting allegations of abuse.

 

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