Schools play an important role in promoting student mental health and wellbeing. Education protects and supports a person's mental health across a lifetime. At Newcomb Primary School we understand the importance of creating a positive communit that enhances a sense of connection and belonging in students. Using a whole school approach we have developed a safe and inclusive school environment that promotes student mental health and wellbeing. We strive to work in partnership with all members of the school community.
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Our wellbeing program supports students to develop:
- social and emotional skills and capabilities that promote life-long mental health and wellbeing.
- skills to problem-solve and manage the normal stressors of life.
- healthy relationships and the ability to work cooperatively with others and a sense of autonomy and purpose.
Wellbeing is supported at Newcomb Primary School through:
- employment of a full-time Wellbeing Coordinator, Sommer Minchin, who works closely with families and students.
- appointment of a Mental Health Leader, Lisa Wright, who assists with the development of Individual Learning Plans and Behaviour Management Plans.
- employment of two Learning Specialists, Lisa Wright and Robyn Evans, who provide coaching to foster inclusion and positive wellbeing.
- whole school involvement in The Resilience Project incorporating teacher staff professional development and a structured curriculum for weekly social and emotional learning.
- consistent use of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework and rewards system.
- a tiered system for referring and addressing wellbeing needs across the school.
- utilising The Berry Street Model to incorporate trauma informed teaching strategies in the classroom.
- teaching students how to use the Zones of Regulation throughout their school day.
- incorporating the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships resources to develop students' social, emotional and positive relationship skills.
- utilisation of specialised support.
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