WELLBEING
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”
Social and emotional literacy is of paramount importance to us at Emmaus.
Explicit instruction in social and emotional literacy occurs daily.
We have a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) initiative from Foundation to Year 6. We implement a Positive Behaviour Pathway to support Tier 2 and 3 alongside daily explicit Tier 1 instruction.
We use the language from the Zones of Regulation to articulate feelings and emotions. All learning communities have well considered “Chill Out Zones” for children to access when they feel ‘out of balance’ and to take time to regulate. Some students prefer to self-regulate whilst others prefer to co-regulate. We have a dedicated sensory room called “Gobata” which is a Wadawarrung term meaning “to take care”.
A variety of processes and procedures are in place to deal with issues that may arise at Emmaus. The key to dealing with any such issues for us has always and will always be centred in open, honest and transparent communication and with a restorative approach.
Celebrating Book Week | August 2016
Our Wellbeing Team meets weekly and consists of:
Ethan Corfee - Principal
Jo O’Kelly - Deputy Principal (Child Safety Officer)
Taylah Walters - School Counsellor
Nicole Gunn - School Counsellor
We consider internal student wellbeing referrals along with staff and / or family care needs.
“Emmaus Catholic Primary School promotes health and wellbeing through a holistic approach to education. Our commitment to emotional wellness is ingrained in every aspect of our curriculum and school culture.”
Taylah and Nicole, our School Counsellors, both work full time supporting children in a 1:1 capacity along with group sessions relating to anxiety, friendships, family separation and trauma.
Emmaus Catholic Primary School commits to creating a nurturing community, where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
