WELLBEING & ENGAGEMENT
Our stage 3 students recently took part in the Body Chats program with Sarah Alderton, a PDHPE specialist in Sydney Catholic schools. The sessions gave students a respectful, age-appropriate introduction to:
- Puberty changes (physical, social, emotional)
- Reproduction relevant to puberty
- Consent and body boundaries
- Strategies for managing change
Students engaged with maturity and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions.
A Parent Information Evening was also held via Zoom with strong attendance and valuable discussion. Thank you to our Stage 3 families for supporting these important conversations at school and at home.
My Mind Check
Next week, students in Years 2 and 4 will take part in our termly My Mind check-ins. These short, age-appropriate surveys help us better understand student wellbeing, including how children are feeling about school, friendships, and learning.
Benefits of the check-ins:
- Gives students a voice in their wellbeing
- Helps teachers identify strengths and areas for support
- Builds a culture of care, belonging, and positive relationships
- Provides valuable data to guide wellbeing initiatives across the school
Years 2 and 4 are our pilot grades for 2025, with the aim of expanding the program more widely in the future.
Amanda Macourt