Supporting the wellbeing of children and young people is an important part of what students, families and schools do every day. It is especially important to ensure that children and young people’s wellbeing is looked after in times of uncertainty and stress. Supporting wellbeing not only helps children and young people to feel happier and less anxious, it will also help them to have positive interactions with the rest of the family and to learn more effectively.
The activities in the attached workbook are designed to give students themselves, as well as parents and carers suggested ways of supporting your students' wellbeing.
Awareness is about understanding the things we need
to maintain and boost our mental wellbeing, and
knowing when we need to reach out for help and where
to get it.
Belonging is about looking out for each other, ensuring we feel safe and supported, and understanding that however we feel, we’re not alone, and that there are others going through the same thing.
Connection is about our relationships with our friends, families, and those that we care about, as well as the groups, clubs, and networks around us that we rely on to help keep us happy and healthy, wherever we live, work, or play. At Currimundi State School, students and teachers use the Grow Your Mind program to help facilitate mental Health.
Grow Your Mind believes that good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities.
