Student wellbeing

“It’s a family orientated school. My kids love coming to school…” St Patrick's Primary School parent

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We actively foster and promote student wellbeing at St Patrick’s Primary School through whole school and individual support including

  • regular health lessons teaching 'The Zones of Regulation' – a curriculum designed to foster self-regulation and emotional control
  • fortnightly personal development lessons with school guidance counsellor for students
  • learning support promoting support and inclusion in the classroom
  • partnerships with parents and our wider community
  • promotion of student safety through participation in events such as ‘Bullying No Way Day’, ‘Day for Daniel’ and ‘National Child Protection Week’
  • Life Education van visits
  • Daniel Morcombe Child Safety curriculum taught in class, which aims to teach children about personal safety and awareness, including cybersafety and phone safety, by focusing on three key safety messages: Recognise, React and Report
  • leadership opportunities provided for students
  • student voice actively promoted
  • student protection contacts promoted.