Rebecca Durran
CONNECT Coordinator Junior Sub School Leader
CONNECT News
Over the last few weeks in Connect, students have engaged in a wide range of activities and discussions aimed at supporting their wellbeing, developing positive relationships, and strengthening life skills, the topics covered across different year levels have been:
- Positive Coping – learning strategies to manage stress and overcome challenges in healthy ways, building resilience for both school and life outside the classroom.
- Social Media – reflecting on the impact of online interactions, developing skills to engage positively and safely, and understanding how digital footprints shape identity.
- Emotional Literacy – recognising, expressing, and regulating emotions effectively, supporting both personal wellbeing and respectful relationships with others.
- Global Citizens – encouraging students to think beyond themselves by exploring values such as empathy, inclusivity, and responsibility in an interconnected world.
- Cost of Life – gaining insights into financial literacy and the realities of living expenses, helping students prepare for greater independence and decision-making in the future.
We came together as a whole school on Thursday, to acknowledge R U OK? Day, a vital reminder to check in with others and to foster a culture of care and connection. In the classroom, students explored the importance of asking thoughtful questions, listening with empathy, and recognising the signs that a friend or peer may need support. These lessons encouraged students to consider how they can look after their own wellbeing, while also being proactive in supporting others. The day was further celebrated through lunchtime activities, which built on classroom conversations in a practical and engaging way. For more information about what happened for R U OK? Day during our lunchtime activities, please refer to the 'Wellbeing News' segment of this newsletter.
Through these topics, Connect continues to provide students with opportunities to develop practical life skills, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
