Wellbeing
At Biddabah, we believe that education is about academic achievement AND about developing well-rounded individuals who can navigate the complexities of life. We know that when children have the skills of resilience, emotional regulation and perspective, they will do better socially, academically and physically. With the Grow Your Mind program, we aim to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.
As well as complementing the current PDH/PE curriculum, The Grow Your Mind Schools Program is a quality-assured program in the NSW Department of Education’s Student Wellbeing external program catalogue in the theme/themes of Behaviour/Resilience/Sense of Belonging.
Why the animals? Why the brain? And why Grow Your Mind? The animals are a playful and engaging way to teach children about their brain and some of the core functions. Linking social and emotional wellbeing habits to the brain provides purpose and sparks a child’s interest in topics E.g. gratitude, exercise, healthy friendships, and growth mindset are just a few examples. We are confident that the Grow Your Mind program will have a positive impact on our students, staff and community
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.
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Additional learning support
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