Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing
Langwarrin Park Primary is a child safe school providing a vibrant, nurturing, learning community where students are encouraged to strive for their best in everything that they do. We support the academic, social and emotional development of every student and work hard to ensure that our learning environment is inclusive and respectful. Your child’s teacher is almost always the best place to start if you are looking for additional information and support. If you have concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please make contact with your classroom teacher, or you can call and speak to a member of the wellbeing team.
THRIVE | Positive Education
Langwarrin Park Primary School has partnered with Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary and Woodlands Primary to create the Langwarrin Positive Education Network. We now work in partnership with several local early learning centres and sports clubs. Together, we strive to improve wellbeing at a school and community level.
Positive Education brings together best-practice teaching with the science of Positive Psychology, to help all students reach their academic and personal potential. Based on the research, we have developed ‘THRIVE’. Our THRIVE model outlines 6 simple actions you can take to build robust levels of wellbeing, which are: TRY your best, be HEALTHY, RELATE well, get INVOLVED, live your VALUES, ENJOY positive emotions.
At LPPS we celebrate the achievements of our students with THRIVE awards which are presented at assembly.
To learn more about THRIVE visit our website and follow us on Facebook.
Curriculum
All students from Foundation to Year 6 participate in a comprehensive personal and social capability curriculum. Lessons are drawn from three evidence informed programs. Students learn about digital literacy and online safety in lessons from the eSafety Commissioner. Students learn about protective practices from the Daniel Morcombe Keeping Kids Safe Program. We also use the Resilience Rights and Respectful Relationships program, which covers emotional literacy, personal and cultural strengths, resilience, problem-solving, stress-management, help-seeking, gender norms and stereotypes and positive gender relations. Research tells us that providing students with access to this curriculum can lead to positive impacts on students’ academic outcomes, their mental health, classroom behaviour and relationships.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is a key priority at LPPS and is essential for supporting students’ overall wellbeing and success. Being at school every day promotes academic learning, helps build strong friendships, and nurtures social and emotional growth. Each day provides valuable opportunities to develop new skills, connect with others, and feel part of our school community. Parents should notify the school of an absence on Compass or by contacting the front office (9775 7533) of an unplanned absence. LPPS will send a message to the primary contact by 10am if your child has an unexplained absence. Late arrivals and early departures need to sign in or out at the office. If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance, please speak with their classroom teacher. For more information about attendance visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/attendance-and-missing-school
Student Leadership
At LPPS we promote student voice and agency with a number of student leadership roles and responsibilities. We have School Captains, House Captains, Student Engagement Leaders and Play Leaders. Our student leaders represent their peers, support the school community and model positive behaviours and school values.
Programs
At LPPS we have a range of programs to support student wellbeing.
Lunch time clubs
We run a range of lunchtime programs and clubs, to provide students with an alternative to playing in the yard.
Buddy Program
Our Year 5 students love supporting their Foundation buddies throughout the year. Buddies help with the transition to primary school, spend time in the classroom together and help each other out around the playground when needed.
Transition support
Students transitioning in and out of Langwarrin Park Primary School (coming in to Foundation or leaving us for secondary school) are supported through transition programs.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast clubs runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30-8:50am. It is accessible to all students in the school and provides a welcoming space for students to enjoy some breakfast and connect with peers and staff. Toast, fresh fruit, fruit cups, milk boxes and popcorn is available.
Play Leaders
Play Leaders are Year 5 students who run games in the yard for junior students. Play Leaders help keep the yard fun, safe and inclusive.
Therapy Dog
Bella is a trained therapy dog to support student wellbeing and engagement. Research shows that animal companions can have a positive impact on our wellbeing by lowering stress and anxiety and boosting positive emotions. Bella participates in a number of school events and loves spending time with students.
Respectful Relationships
Our school is one of over 1,950 government, Catholic and independent schools who are committed to adopting the Respectful Relationships whole-school approach. Respectful Relationships is a government initiative that encourages a culture of respect and equality among students and staff and, regardless of their background, religion, or gender. The Respectful Relationships initiative was a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Family Violence which found that schools play an important role in creating a culture of respect and equality.
Resources
For those students and families that would like some support please follow the links below to a range of information and strategies.
