Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Our PBL expectation of “At Ferncourt we are responsible, respectful and safe learners” is the basis for all the PBL and wellbeing processes. Respectful and positive relationships are evident and widespread among students, staff and our broader school community and promote student wellbeing to ensure optimum conditions for student learning across the school.  This was achieved through respectful communication and the explicit teaching and reflection of school rules and expectations.

When working with students in behaviour management, the importance of relationships should never be underestimated.

“The studies show that the best teacher-student relationships form when the teacher gives strong guidance and shows clear purpose as well as concern for the needs of others and a desire to work as a team.” (Marzano, et al, 2003)

At Ferncourt, all of our teachers build positive relationships with their students by:

·         Knowing the name of each student

·         Showing an interest in each student

·         Knowing the interest/s of students and incorporating this into the daily routine

·         Displaying a positive attitude

·         Making learning enjoyable

·         Teaching with enthusiasm and passion

Our PBL mascot, Fernie.  

Classroom expectations (or class rules) can be individualised and The PBL expectations should always be the foundation for each class set of expectations.

Class expectations are:

O bservable.

o   You can see it (put your hand up vs try your best)

M easurable.

o   You can count it (Bring materials vs be ready to learn)

P ositively stated.

o   You can explicitly tell the students the expected behaviour (Hands to yourself vs no fighting)

U nderstandable.

o   The vocabulary is appropriate for the year group

o   (Hands and feet to yourself vs maintain personal space)

A lways applicable.

o   You can consistently reinforce and enforce the rule

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.

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