Wellbeing

Wesburn Primary School prides itself on a consistent, whole school approach to wellbeing for our students and the wider community.

We strive to develop resilient, motivated and empowered students, capable of fostering respectful relationships with others.  At the core of this is the Respectful Relationships initiative and our School Values.

Respectful Relationships focuses on promoting and building healthy relationships, self-confidence and supporting social and emotional learning.

Student wellbeing is heavily embedded into all aspects of our curriculum. Our approach ensures that students access age-appropriate material, targeting lifelong skills such as emotional awareness and problem solving.

Wellbeing Supports provided at our school include:

  • School Chaplain
  • Kids Hope Mentors
  • Community events
  • Second hand uniform shop
  • Foodbank Pantry for families
  • Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
  • Student Representative Council
  • Buddies Program
  • Transition programs to primary and secondary school
  • Parents & Friends Committee
  • State Schools Relief
  • Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
  • Upstander Training for senior students
  • Friendology
  • Developing Resilience Interactive Webinars
  • Local Men’s Shed program for senior students
  • Behaviour Support & Response Plans
  • Individual Education Plans and Student Support Group Meetings
  • DET educational assessments (psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists)
  • Liaise with NDIS services, VACCA, Allied Health Professionals, Orange Door
  • Eastern Access Community Health counselling service
  • Care Team Meetings with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to supporting students