Student Well-being
An integral part of our work here at Redland Bay
State School is the care of each member of our community, with a particular focus
on the holistic development of each and every student. Our aim is to support
all students to becomehappy, confident, and resilient lifelong learners who contribute to
their communities.
The Redland State School wellbeing philosophy and programs have been
developed within the Queensland Education Department’s student learning andwellbeing framework.
Purpose
Statement
In addition to the wellbeing units that are embedded within the
Australian Curriculum, RBSS subscribes to a philosophy of teachable moments
and just in time learning to support the holistic development of our
students. Aligned with our school values: Respectful, Responsible and Safe, these
curriculum and life learning experiences are designed to support students to
make healthy decisions, care for others, and meet the challenges of the future
with hope and optimism.
Our school is
committed to a culture that nurtures and encourages the ongoing development of
resilient, responsible, and happy individuals who are actively connected to our
school and our wider community.
Student Well-being Team
Student
wellbeing at RBSS refers to the promotion and maintenance of effective
learning, positive mental health, good physical health, as well as the social and
spiritual wellbeing of students within our care.
While every staff member is committed to student well-being we have a dedicated
team who manage student well-being initiatives and services in our school. The
student wellbeing team, is led by our Deputy Principal- Student Wellbeing, and
includes: our Chaplain, a Guidance Officer, and a Speech Pathologist. Students
requiring intervention may be referred by their teacher to the School’s Special
Needs Assessment Committee (SNAC) who meet fortnightly to discuss students of
concern.
Student
Services
Academic [Cognitive] Support
In
addition to the in-class support provided by teachers and teacher aides, the
following support services are available to prioritised students:
- Cognitive assessment by our Guidance Officer
- Repeated reading program
- Learning support intervention
Social Skilling and Behaviour
In
addition to the social skilling embedded in classroom activities, RBSS also
offers:
- a student Support Zone where students may have time out
and/or targeted support
- a Chaplaincy service
- a friendship club, which operates from the Support Zone at both
lunch times
Personal Counselling
Counselling services
are provided by our school Chaplain, our Guidance Officer, and our Deputy Principal-
Student Wellbeing. Such services vary according to need and may support
students to:
- address and resolve specific
problems
- make decisions
- cope with crisis
- develop personal insights and
knowledge
- improve their relationships with
others
Student Leadership
Central to our school’s well-being plan is our aim
for every student to contribute positively to themselves, others in the school,
and the broader community. Our student leadership program supports this aim.
Extra-curricular
The
extra-curricular activities provided at RBSS include sports, the visual and
performing arts (including music, art and drama) and a range of other cultural
activities and special interest clubs, such as: Craft, Games, Japanese, Boys’
Hip Hop, Robotics, Skipping, Table Tennis, Choir, Guitar, Tournament of Minds,
Media, Environment, and Dance Troupe.
The goal of our extracurricular
program is to support students’ overall development; promoting connectedness
and developing their self-awareness and teamwork and leadership skills. Our
extracurricular program aims to provide students with opportunities to explore
and develop their talents while making a contribution to the well-being of
others.