St Angela of the Cross Primary School - Warragul
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181 Mills Road
Warragul VIC 3820
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Phone: 03 5622 9800

Principals Message

Dear Parents,

In line with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) School Improvement Framework our school will be going through a school and Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority (VRQA) review during the 2023 school year. The review process is aimed to support each school to identify its priorities for the next four-year period.

An important part of this process is gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of their child’s experience of school. To do this I am seeking your assistance by completing two surveys which will give our school data to consider when making decisions for the next four-year period.

Survey 1 | Insight SRC (schools are limited to 60 families)

This survey looks at how we can plan programs and activities to improve your child’s experience at school. A random selection of 60 families would have received an envelope in their child’s bag tonight labelled INSIGHT SRC, Parent School Improvement Survey. We ask if you received one of these envelopes if you could please follow the instructions and complete the survey.


Survey 2 | Catholic Identity Religious Education Survey (Open to all families)

This survey is open to all families and looks particularly at the lens of parents’ perceptions of the Catholic Identity and Religious Education of our school. The survey can be completed at the following link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzhUXp_7ZYzfkShLaiorVO-z1fu20rnOnlPKBMj-xJQUSG6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Both of these surveys take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, are anonymous and close on Friday 19 th May. We would greatly appreciate your support.

Youth Mental Health | School TV

Parents and carers play a crucial role in their children's mental health. As a result, staying informed on the current state of youth mental health is vital, as it not only affects individuals, but also families and communities. According to recent research, the frequency of mental health disorders among young people is increasing, with anxiety, depression, and self-harm being among the most common
challenges.

One of the reasons being attributed to this rise is the heightened stress and anxiety that many young people face in todays society. Academic success, social media, and family issues are all influencing factors. Many young people are still suffering the long-term consequences of the pandemic, such as social isolation, uncertainty, and loss.

Parents can play an important role in their childrens mental health. Creating a safe and open environment for your children to talk about their emotions, thoughts, and feelings is vital. Encouraging healthy habits like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and proper sleep can help reduce their stress levels and boost your childs overall mental health. There are also many resources and services available to children, adolescents, and their families, such as mental health organisations, support lines, and of course, mental health professionals. It is important to remember that seeking help is a show of strength, not weakness, and that early intervention is critical in addressing young peoples mental health difficulties.

This edition of SchoolTV, discusses some of the major mental health issues affecting young people and how to support a child experiencing them. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition. Here is the link to this months edition.

https://stangelawarragul.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/state-youth-mental-health

Our School TV Wellbeing resource is available to parents at all times and can be found through our school website under the Student Wellbeing Tab. It has many resources on a wide variety of topics that students face in today’s society. We highly recommend that you take the time and have a look.

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