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Wellbeing Programs

Wellbeing

At Westall we understand that student wellbeing is critical to child development and student learning

 

In 2023 the School is implementing the following programs:

 

  • A School Wide Positive Behaviour Approach - The school is implementing a consistent school-wide positive behaviour model

  • The Respectful Relationship Program - for 1 hour each week

  • Full-Time School Counsellor - our school counsellor has a master of psychology and master of counselling degree and extensive experience working with a range of student needs including behavioural, ASD, social and friendship issues. 

  • Monash Student Councillors - master of counselling students from Monash also attend regularly to support students.

  • Speech Therapist - once per week

  • Kids Hope Mentors - (new 2023) attend from Kids Hope each week as a buddy for selected students.

  • Lunch Clubs -  including

    • Cooking Club​

    • Choir program

    • Dance Club

    • Computer Club (coming soon)

    • Play leaders program

  • Breakfast Club - several days a week

  • Therapy Dog Program - for selected students

  • Equine Therapy Program - to assist students to manage emotions, to overcome fear and anxiety, to learn self and animal care.

  • Friday Reward Program - time-out in the City of Kingston Library doing a range of activities including gaming, reading and other activities.

  • Student leadership program - school captains, senior school leaders, junior school council

School Wide Positive Behaviour Approach

At Westall our approach to student behaviour centres around the following three values 

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  • Safety

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

The School-wide Positive Behavior Approach (SWPBA) is an evidence-based framework that improves student behavior and academic outcomes. It features:

  • Clear behavior expectations

  • Positive reinforcement

  • Consistent consequences

  • Proactive approach

  • Collaborative involvement

  • Data-driven decision-making

  • Targeted interventions

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Sustainable implementation

SWPBA has been proven effective in reducing disciplinary issues, enhancing student behavior, and promoting a positive school climate. It fosters a supportive learning environment by teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors school-wide.

Preventing and Responding to Racism

Racism is not tolerated in Westall Primary School ​ Westall Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Westall Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment. ​ ​ ​ What Westall Primary School is doing to prevent racism   Westall Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will: provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy use practices that support all students to thrive implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism ​ ​ ​ What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school ​ If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any of the following school staff members: Principal or Assistant Principal ​ ​ ​ Report Racism hotline ​ If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to: the Department of Education’s Report Racism hotline via email report.racism@education.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 722 476 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) via email vaeai@vaeai.org.au or phone 03 9481 0800 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) online, via email complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 292 153 (Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm). For additional support following an incident of racism: First Nations students, staff or families can contact Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) Jewish students, staff or families can contact the Jewish Community Council of Victoria Muslim students, staff or families can contact the Islamic Council of Victoria   For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools. If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school. ​ ​ ​ How Westall Primary School will respond to racism ​ When you report a racist incident, Westall Primary School will: take your report seriously and act quickly give you ongoing support investigate and respond safely and appropriately  keep you informed, while respecting privacy review the incident to help avoid it from happening again. ​

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