Student Life
Student Wellbeing
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices are ways to build caring communities. People are supported to take responsibility for their actions and repair any harm that has been done.
Our restorative approach is based on the belief that the people directly involved in the situation are the best ones to resolve the matter.
Students involved in an incident have a chance to tell their side of the story and how they believe things can be fixed. An agreement is then reached, which may still involve discipline procedures.
Potential Advantages of a Restorative Approach
A safer, more caring environment.
A more effective teaching and learning environment.
A greater commitment by everyone to taking the time to listen to one another.
Circle Time / Yarning Circles
This is a regular time / forum when our students can think and talk about themselves and others. We use it for class groups, smaller groups and with the staff.
It is a time when games and activities are used to encourage and increase an awareness of:
Understanding and valuing myself.
Understanding and valuing others.
Having positive relationships with others.
The Resilience Project
Kerrimuir is a Resilience Project (TRP) school. This is a whole-school approach to improving children's mental health and wellbeing for primary schools.
The main philosophy of the program is focusing on GEM+EL. Students take part in weekly lessons and complete journals as they move through the program each year.
Gratitude
Empathy
Mindfulness
Emotional Literacy
Respectful Relationships
Respectful Relationships education is a core component of the Victorian Curriculum from foundation to year 12. It is all about embedding a culture of respect and equality across the entire school community.
Lessons are age appropriate and support schools to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours.
It teaches children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.
Respect
Positive Attitudes
Healthy Relationships
Confidence