STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Our school is committed to providing a quality education for all students in a safe, inclusive and caring learning environment.
We offer a range of support services and programs to ensure your child feels a sense of belonging and receives the best possible education.
If you have any concerns, please speak to your child’s classroom Teacher or make an appointment to see our school Principal.
Pastoral Care
School chaplaincy services form part of the wellbeing and pastoral care services provided within the school community. Pastoral care is the practice of looking after the personal needs of students, not just their academic needs, through general support and advice. The chaplain can assist with the development of programs to support the emotional wellbeing of all students.
At Chidlow Primary School our chaplaincy services are available one day a week. If you do want your child to participate and to see the Chaplain, please contact us for a parent permission form.
Mental Health
Your child’s mental health is as important as their physical health.
At Chidlow Primary School we strive to be safe, supportive and have an inclusive community. We provide programs and opportunities to improve a student’s sense of belonging and their skills in understanding themselves and others, managing relationships and problem solving.
Every student has access to our school psychologist who is uniquely placed to respond to student wellbeing and mental health issues, however referrals need to be made through our school. Please contact our school Principal Amanda McCormack who will be more than happy to discuss this further.
At Chidlow Primary School we have whole school strategies in place. We do our best to identify and support students who may be experiencing mental or emotional challenges. Support may include referral to our school psychologist or other in-school support and/or referral to another community agency. This would all be done with communication between the school and parents.
You will be contacted if the school is concerned about your child’s mental and emotional wellbeing, and you are welcome to talk to your teacher(s) or your principal anytime if you feel your child may need help.
Bullying
At Chidlow Primary School, we take the issue of bullying seriously, taking an active role in ensuring students and staff are safe.
At Chidlow we have a safe, supportive, respectful and positive learning environment free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence, so student wellbeing and academic outcomes are maximised.
Bullying can have a lasting impact on everyone involved, including those who witness it, so it is important to work together to create safe school communities for everyone. Schools, parents and children can access a range of resources through the national Bullying. No Way! website.
Parents can also find legal advice about sexting, image-based abuse, filming young people fighting, and cyberbullying from Legal Aid. Preventing bullying involves everyone talking together openly and respectfully.
If you have any concerns, please contact us.