WHY IS WELLBEING IMPORTANT?
• 1 in 5 Australians suffer from a mental illness in any given year
• 1 in 7 primary age children are experiencing mental health problems
• 1 in 4 secondary students are experiencing mental health problems
(Smiling Mind, 2020)
Student mental health and wellbeing is a top priority at Koondrook Primary School. We understand that mental health and wellbeing are fundamental to each child’s performance in all aspects of their lives. By encouraging students to be respectful, responsible and resilient, we aim to equip each student with the knowledge, skills and tools that will encourage healthy mental attitudes and a sense of wellbeing, so children can learn to:
• have a positive outlook and learn constructive thinking habits
• treat themselves and others with kindness
• recognise that each choice they make creates a future of likely consequences and outcomes
• understand and feel good about themselves and the choices that they make
• be caring and active community members
The Wellbeing Programs currently in practice at Koondrook Primary School include:
• Respectful Relationships
• The Resilience Program
• Berry Street Education Model
RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS
The Respectful Relationships Program helps students to learn how to:
• build healthy relationships
• develop resilience
• build confidence
By teaching the Respectful Relationships program, we aim to embed a culture of respect and inclusiveness across the entire school community, from our classrooms, staffrooms, playgrounds, sporting fields and social events.
This approach can enable positive outcomes for children such as:
• increased academic performance
• healthier mental outlook
• improved engagement and behaviour in the classroom
• respectful relationships between students and teachers
How is Respectful Relationships implemented at Koondrook Primary?
Each class has a dedicated Respectful Relationship lesson each week. These lessons are taught by the classroom teacher. Each lesson focusses on a key learning area such as Positive Coping and Problem Solving. This regular exposure to Respectful Relationships themes ensures these behaviours, skills and tools are a priority for students and teachers, and enables the behaviours to become embedded into the culture of the School.
If you would like to find out more, please go to:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/respectfulrelationships.aspx
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
With staggering statistics among children, young people and adults in Australia, we’re working to drive change through a preventative approach. 1 in 4 primary students experience high levels of depression or anxiety [1]. 1 in 3 secondary students experience high levels of depression or anxiety [1]. 3 in 4 teachers are experiencing burnout [2]. 2 in 5 adults experience a mental disorder in their lifetime [3].
Based on the evidence-based principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM) and Emotional Literacy, our program equips students with lifelong wellbeing habits, builds educator resilience and empowers families to support wellbeing at home.
If you would like to find out more, please go to:
theresilienceproject.com.au
BERRY STREET EDUCATION MODEL
The Berry Street Education Model provides proven strategies to help all students learn, thrive and succeed.
Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) offers a suite of professional development, consultation, and mentoring opportunities for school leaders and teachers.
Through evidence-informed strategies, educators gain the tools to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement, self-regulation, relationships, wellbeing, and academic achievement.
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