Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

KSPS programs

B.R.I.C.K.S - Building Resilience in Community, Kids and Staff

This approach provides a universal language around resilience, returning to calm, mindfulness and regulation of emotions.

Rock and Water

An evidence based program which supports students to develop independence in managing their emotional wellbeing and their externalised/internalised behaviours.

5 Keys to Success

Whole school approach towards resolving conflict through supported discussions and selfreflection. The 5 keys include: confidence, organisation, getting along, perseverance and resilience.

Go2 Teacher

Students are supported to manage a range of situations, develop strategies to resolve issues peacefully, and self-manage circumstances when they need guidance and advice. They will identify three trusted adults at Kotara South Public school as their Go2 teachers. Students are taught to do these things when requiring support:

1. Use my own words

2. Ask a kind friend

3. Ask my Go2 trusted adult

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How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

teachers who help students feel welcome and included
access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
help for students who are new or changing year levels
clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
developing health care plans for students
open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

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School counsellor

Our school offers a confidential counselling service to our students.

School counsellor can:

support students who are worrying about school work, friends, behaviour or feeling down
help parents and carers make decisions about their child's education
assess a student's learning and behaviour
work with teachers and students to support learning needs and disabilities
connect families with other agencies for student wellbeing.

To learn more, please contact us.

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