Wellbeing

A core component for successful Student Engagement is Wellbeing. Student resilience and wellbeing are essential for both academic and social development, and are optimised by safe, supportive and respectful learning environments. Schools share this responsibility with the whole community. At St Benedict's we draw on a range of resources to develop and nurture wellbeing in our community.

Contemplative Spirituality

Through following the teachings of St Benedict we come to a way of being with a contemplative spirituality at its heart. 

At St Benedict’s, all classes participate in Christian Meditation or other similar contemplative practices at 2:00pm. This time for contemplation is not about entering another place, but rather about entering more fully into the ordinary and discovering the absolute wonder of it, the presence of God.

As well as these practices, a Contemplative Spirituality also lends itself to another way of being which goes against the high-paced nature of the modern world. It gives our students a way of moving at a natural pace and to really see ‘God in all of life’.

Zones of Regulation 

A Framework to foster self regulation and emotional control 

Zones of Regulation provides students with the language they need to name their feelings 

The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, explosive behaviour, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however one has more control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.

The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.

The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.

To assist students to manage their needs when in each of these zones, access is provided to a range of sensory tools. These tools are designed to be used for short bursts to meet the emotional and behavioural needs of students so they can move back into the optimal learning zone - Green.

Circle Solutions

A responsive program that offers an age appropriate model based on positive psychology to explore the development of healthy and respectful relationships. The program is able to be used in classrooms by trained teachers and support staff to address concerns as they arise and promote open and engaged conversations. This approach allows for tailored support and intervention to support overall wellbeing.

Support Programs

Seasons for Growth

At St Benedict’s, our Guidance Counsellor runs a group called Seasons for Growth, please see the information below explaining about the program. Parents can express interest in their child doing the program at any stage, however it is recommended that it is at least a term after the change or loss. Children in the one family, will also need to be in different groups, so sometimes one child may do the program in Term 2 and another child do the program in Term 3, or even the following year. Children in Prep and Year 1 are generally too young to get the most out of the program, but can join the program many years after the change or loss and still have great benefit from participating.

If you require more information about the program or wish to indicate an interest in your child becoming involved please send an email to rmathiesen1@stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au or bsalisbury@tsv.catholic.edu.au . If your child has participated previously and you would like to express your interest in them being a part of the program again, please reach out so we can discuss. 

Life Education

Life Education provides exceptional preventative health education to our young people. Putting this belief into action alongside their mascot and Australian icon, Healthy Harold, Life Education are engaging more than over 700,000 children every year.

Mobile learning centres provide a unique learning environment and trained educators use an innovative teaching and learning approach to engage students. Designed by health and education experts, constant revisions ensure relevancy and appropriateness for all students.