Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn.

The department is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for students. These opportunities support wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to the school and community.

The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allow them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life. Lucas Gardens School is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment for every student. We do this through a range of strategies including:

• the  behaviour code for students, which outlines the standards of behaviour expected in all NSW public schools
• anti-racism  education
• anti-bullying  programs
• conflict resolution and mediation training
• peer support
• road safety education

For more information, visit the  student wellbeing section  of the department’s website.

Like all NSW public schools, we promote the healthy development of students through:

• school programs and practices that protect and promote health and safety
• supporting individual students who need help with health issues
• providing first aid and temporary care of students who become unwell or who have an accident at school.

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.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.

School counselling staff are members of the school learning and support team.

A teacher may recommend the service by referring a student to the school’s learning and support team. As a parent or carer, you may refer your child directly to the school counselling service.

The school counselling service can:

• help parents and carers make decisions about your child’s education
• assess a student’s learning and behaviour
• help teachers identify and address disabilities that may affect learning
• liaise with other agencies regarding student wellbeing.

School counselling is confidential.

For more information about learning and support teams and the school counselling service, visit:

• Disability, learning and support – roles and responsibilities
• Student wellbeing – counselling and psychology services.