Weetangera School is a KidsMatter School. KidsMatter is a flexible, whole-school approach to improving children's mental health and wellbeing for primary schools.
Through KidsMatter, Weetangera School undertakes a two to three year cyclical process in which we plan and take action to be a positive community; one that is founded on respectful relationships and a sense of belonging and inclusion, and that promotes:
- social and emotional learning
- working authentically with parents, carers and families
- support for students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
Students' social and emotional learning is taught through the use of the evidence based program, Bounce Back. There is a strong focus on circle time, cooperative learning approaches and educational games to build positive relationships and positive emotions, and teach social-emotional skills.