In last week’s newsletter reference was made to the SEEEDSS scaffold for managing learning and wellbeing. As an extension to this scaffold, the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Woillongong, along with Catholiccare Counselling provide access to a range of resources for staff, parents, carers, families and students to assist with some of the wellbeing challenges that we might be encountering during this period of extended remote learning. Below are some links to some more valuable information that may assist during this current event.

CEDOW Portal - Supporting your child's wellbeing

Coping with change fact sheet 

Self care during times of uncertainty

The importance of self care

Classroom teachers, pastoral advisors and year coordinators are continually checking in with students and families to offer reassurance and support. We have conducted two learning and wellbeing surveys  over the past month as a means of gathering insights from students regarding how they are managing with remote learning. The most recent data would suggest that the majority of students are making the effort to establish a regular daily routine of keeping to their normal timetable, are taking regular breaks between lessons, getting regular exercise and communicating with their teachers when support is required. 

There are some students who may be struggling to adopt such an approach. If you are concerned about your son or daughter’s ability to maintain motivation or feel that they are struggling with some aspects of remote learning, please do not hesitate to contact staff at the College, either to teachers or coordinators directly by email, or by leaving a message at reception.

Thanks again for your ongoing support and cooperation.

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator