Student Wellbeing at Kallista Primary School

At Kallista Primary School, student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment tor fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment helps our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our Approach

Webelieve that student wellbeing is the foundation for effective learning. Guided by our core values of Respect, Compassion, Creativity, Trust and Perseverance, we provide programs and initiatives that promote positive relationships, personal growth, and a strong sense of community.

Wellbeing Programs and Initiatives

Respectful Relationships:

We embed Respectful Relationships education across our curriculum, teaching students essential life skills such as empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving.

Resillience Programs:

Through age-appropriate activities and lessons, we equip students with strategies to manage challenges, build confidence, and develop a growth mindset. Additionally, we incorporate cross age activities that promote strong and healthy relationships with students and teachers across the whole school.

Socal and Emotional Learning (SEL):

Our SEL framework supports students in understanding and managing emotions, setting goals, building healthy relationships, and making responsible decisions.

Buddy Program:

Strengthening connections between younger and older students fosters a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Safe Environment:

Our school actively promotes safety through positive behaviour support, clear expectations, and ongoing engagement with students about their rights and responsibilities.

Student Support Services

Wework collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure every child feels supported. Our wellbeing services include:

  • SchoolMental Health and Wellbeing Leader:
  • A dedicated staff member focused on providing targeted support to students and their families.

  • AccesstoExternal Services:
  • We maintain partnerships with specialists, such as psychologists, speech pathologists, and counsellors, to offer additional support when needed.

  • Restorative Practices:
  • Our approach to resolving conflicts emphasises understanding, accountability, and repairing relationships.

Positive student behaviour at our school is first and foremost built upon healthy relationships between all school staff, students and parents.

Justin BennePrincipal

A connected Community

As part of the Kallista community, we value the role of families and carers in supporting
student wellbeing. We actively encourage family involvement through:

● Opencommunication between school and home.
● Celebrations of learning in the classroom and through whole school assemblies.
● Parent workshops and information sessions.
● Opportunities to participate in school events and activities.

Our Vision for Wellbeing

At Kallista Primary School, we are committed to building a school culture where every student feels valued, respected, and confident in their ability to achieve. Together, we create a positive and supportive learning environment that empowers our students to shine. If you would like to learn more about our wellbeing programs or discuss support for your child, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our Values

The development of the whole child is extremely important to us at Kallista Primary School. We are committed to providing our primary school students with a happy and secure environment, where we live by our values of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Perseverance and Creativity.