Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

At Trunkey Public School, we are thrilled to see the practical impact the Second Step program has made in our classrooms and playground. This innovative program nurtures social and emotional awareness and skills for learning.

The research-based Second Step program assists teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into their classrooms, which decreases negative behaviours and increases whole-school success by promoting self-regulation, safety and support for every student.

A collection of second step program posters, workbooks, toolkits and puppets

Social-emotional skills, like any other complex skill learnt at school, build on each other. The Second Step program teaches children how to understand and manage their emotions, control their reactions, be aware of others' feelings and have the skills to problem-solve and make responsible decisions.

Social and emotional learning chart with the 5 core competencies

The 5 Core Competencies for Social-Emotional Learning

Self-awareness: Know your strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism and a growth mindset.

Self-management: Effectively manage stress, control impulses and motivate yourself to set and achieve goals.

Social awareness: Understand the perspectives of others and empathize with them, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Relationship skills: Communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively and seek and offer help when needed.

Responsible decision-making: Make constructive choices about personal behaviour and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety and social norms.

background

light