“Everything we do is about building optimistic, resilient young people of faith, ready to be effective members of community, contributing to and enriching the world around them”.

- Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Wellbeing

We are a Respectful Relationships school.

At our school, we believe in the power of cultivating respectful and caring relationships. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard. Our commitment to fostering these positive connections extends to students, parents, teachers, and staff alike.

Student Wellbeing at SPJE includes:

  • A Wellbeing Leader who oversees and manages the whole school approach to wellbeing and social emotional learning.

  • A Social, Emotional Learning-Facilitator who leads the wellbeing lessons, enabling the development of pro-social skills and emotional resilience

  • Classroom teachers trained in the Berry Street Educational Model

“At the heart of each Catholic school is a desire for the full flourishing of each student, across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains.”

                                                              (Horizons of Hope)

There are several ways we build the emotional and social wellbeing of our students at SPJE:

  • Our SPJE Rights and Agreements – These agreements call our students to practise Respect, Participation, Awareness, Listening, Kindness and Courage.

  • Play is the Way games and behaviour education – this is a whole school approach which encourages pro-social behaviour and resilience.

  • Fortnightly Wellbeing classes focusing on the Victorian Curriculum capabilities..

  • Social Skills groups – Targeted social groups run throughout the year, with all age groups, to encourage positive play.

  • ‘Seasons’ Program – Children who have suffered grief or loss may participate in this 10 week small group grief and loss program run by a trained leader.‘

  • ‘Tuning in to Kids’ is a parenting program for parents wanting to help their children learn to understand and regulate their emotions.

  • Counselling – We have the services of two counselors who work onsite 3 days per week .