Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Bennett Road Public School is committed to explicitly teaching and modelling positive behaviour and to supporting all students to be engaged with their learning. Our goal is to inspire every child to participate positively in the school community and beyond. We focus on promoting excellence, opportunity and success for every student, every day. We value and strive to develop safe, respectful learners in a caring learning community. Principles of positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, inclusive practice, and social emotional learning underpin our daily practice. High expectations for student behaviour are established and maintained through effective role modelling, explicit teaching, and planned responses. To achieve this, key programs prioritised and valued by the school community are:

• Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• The Resilience Project – Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM)
• Restorative Practice – Responsive to student need
• Brumby Rewards System – Merit Awards, Brumby Awards, End of Term Reward
• Attendance Award System – Class Awards, Weekly Prizes, 5 Weekly Reward
• Annual recognition awards - Academic, Sporting, Creative and Performing Arts, Citizenship and Leadership
• Aboriginal Culture Club – Building culturally safe environments
• Personalised Learning Pathways
• Pasifika Culture Club – Building culturally safe environments
• Chaplaincy Program – supporting the social and emotional development of students and families These programs prioritise social and emotional learning which supports good mental health, positive relationships and supports prevention of bullying

Bennett Road Public School rejects all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying by maintaining a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning community that promotes student wellbeing. Staff are committed to establishing evidence-based approaches and strategies that promote a positive climate where bullying is less likely to occur.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

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