Social & Emotional Learning

At St Mary’s we aim to develop and nurture an effective whole school approach to student social and emotional learning.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a major teaching and learning focus across the school and is implemented through a variety of strategies;

  • The use of a SEL planner

  • School Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations

  • Behaviour Reflection Sheets used as needed (see Appendix)

  • Positive relationships between students, staff and families

  • Creating positive partnerships with families

  • Encouraging student voice through our Student Community Action Teams

  • Upholding Child Safety standards

  • Understanding of equality through the Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships program

  • Structured lunchtime activities

  • Seasons (trauma) Peaceful kids programs (anxiety and mindfulness strategies)

  • Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) where required