Wellbeing

Positive Behaviour for Learning

At Woodport Public School, we are proud to be a PBL school. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.

Our approach includes:

• Weekly K–6 PBL focus lessons that explicitly teach school-wide behaviour expectations.
• Clear rules and expectations displayed throughout classrooms and playground areas.
• A consistent and predictable approach to behaviour, with all staff following agreed processes.
• A school-wide reward system, where students earn Ernie's for demonstrating expected behaviours.
• A Rewards Day each term to celebrate and acknowledge students who consistently uphold our school values.

The Benefits of PBL

• Students know what is expected and respond positively when expectations are clear.
• Teachers apply consistent strategies, improving classroom management and support.
• The school environment is safer, calmer, and more inclusive.
• Parents and the wider community are more engaged.
• Challenging behaviours are significantly reduced.

PBL not only supports behavioural development but also enhances academic and social success. By building a school culture based on respect, responsibility, and safety, we are empowering every student to reach their personal best.

Supporting Student Wellbeing and Resilience

At our school, we’re committed to helping children build emotional strength and resilience to support their overall wellbeing. We equip students with lifelong skills to navigate emotions, build confidence, and thrive—in the classroom and beyond.

Our focus includes:

• Practical strategies to recognise and manage anxious thoughts
• Building resilience and emotional strength
• Encourage a growth mindset in everyday challenges
• Simple conversation techniques that can be used both at school and at home

 

Five Keys to Success

At our school, we focus on developing the following Five Keys to Success from the You Can Do It! program:

1. Confidence – Believing in yourself and your ability to succeed.
2. Persistence – Continuing to try, even when learning is difficult.
3. Organisation – Planning your time, setting goals, and being prepared.
4. Getting Along – Cooperating with others, being respectful, and resolving conflicts peacefully.
5. Emotional Resilience – Staying calm in difficult situations and bouncing back after setbacks.

These skills help students become more successful learners and positive members of the school community.

School Chaplain

The School Chaplain plays an important role in supporting the emotional, social, and overall wellbeing of our students, staff, and families. The focus is on creating a caring, inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to do their best.

Some of the ways our School Chaplain supports the school community include:

• Running small support and resilience-building groups tailored to student needs

• Checking in with students who may need a listening ear or extra encouragement

• Assisting in classrooms to support student learning and engagement

• Promoting friendship-building and inclusion during playground time

• Providing support to parents and staff as part of a whole-school wellbeing approach

  

Seasons for Growth

Seasons for Growth  is a unique program designed to support students in understanding and managing grief, loss, and other significant life changes. Through the symbolism of the seasons, the program helps students explore their feelings and build emotional resilience in a caring, supportive environment.

• Understand the emotional impact of change and loss

• Learn effective ways to cope with and respond to these challenges

• Share experiences and feelings with others in similar situations

• Develop communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Build a stronger sense of resilience and emotional wellbeing

At the conclusion of the program, students are celebrated for their growth, strength, and the valuable skills they've gained through this experience.

Playtime Activities

Ernie’s Lunchtime Activities: A Safe, Inclusive Space for Every Student

We offer a welcoming environment where all students feel supported during break times. Led by Year 4 leaders, this space promotes a sense of safety, inclusion, and community, while providing a variety of activities for every child to enjoy.

• Engage in interactive games in a calm, peaceful setting
• Build new friendships in a relaxed and supportive space
• Encourage participation to help every student feel connected

Activities may include:

• Card games

• Drawing and colouring

• Board games

• Lego and construction play

  

Smith Family Learning Club

We are proud to partner with The Smith Family to offer our after-school Literacy Club. This valuable program provides selected students with extra support to build their reading skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Literacy Club is about more than just reading it’s about growing confidence, motivation, and a love of learning.

With the help of trained volunteers, students benefit from:

• One-on-one or small group reading support in a relaxed setting

• Regular practice that builds fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

• Encouragement that boosts self-belief and engagement with learning

• Positive role models who support learning and wellbeing

• A consistent routine that helps develop lifelong learning habits

Literacy Club is making a real difference in the lives of our students by helping them become stronger, more confident readers and learners.