At Westall we understand that student wellbeing is critical to child development and student learning

 

In 2023 the School is implementing the following programs:

 

• A School Wide Positive Behaviour Approach - The school is implementing a consistent school-wide positive behaviour model

• The Respectful Relationship Program - for 1 hour each week

• Full-Time School Counsellor - our school counsellor has a master of psychology and master of counselling degree and extensive experience working with a range of student needs including behavioural, ASD, social and friendship issues. 

• Monash Student Councillors - master of counselling students from Monash also attend regularly to support students.

• Speech Therapist - once per week

• Kids Hope Mentors - (new 2023) attend from Kids Hope each week as a buddy for selected students.

• Lunch Clubs -  including

  • Cooking Club​

  • Choir program

  • Dance Club

  • Computer Club (coming soon)

  • Play leaders program

• Breakfast Club - several days a week

• Therapy Dog Program - for selected students

• Equine Therapy Program - to assist students to manage emotions, to overcome fear and anxiety, to learn self and animal care.

• Friday Reward Program - time-out in the City of Kingston Library doing a range of activities including gaming, reading and other activities.

• Student leadership program - school captains, senior school leaders, junior school council