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Parent Information Session – Wellbeing

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UPS Wellbeing Student Leaders

Congratulations to our Wellbeing Student Leaders. This amazing team of students (including those absent today) will be our school leaders with the mission to improve student wellbeing across the school. This team are currently involved in analysing wellbeing data and… Continue Reading →

Helping a child with anxiety – UPS Education & Wellbeing Committee

In 2021, the Education & Wellbeing Committee invited UPS parents to participate in a survey to provide us with feedback in relation to key topics of interest, in the area of wellbeing. We will be using the data gleaned from… Continue Reading →

Brainstorm Productions bringing Lil and Archie to UPS

This week all children at UPS watched the CyberSafety performance, “Lil and Archie”. Here are some recounts and reviews by our Year 3 students:   The performance called Lil and Archie was absolutely fantastic because it taught us lots of… Continue Reading →

Supportive Networks in Wellbeing at UPS

At Unley Primary School we know that a student’s wellbeing is the foundation to their social & academic success. We value wellbeing and teach this through a range of avenues. Here is a framework that displays the numerous wellbeing support… Continue Reading →

Introducing Denby

Hi! My name is Denby and I’m excited to be your new Pastoral Care Worker.  I will be working with the wellbeing team at Unley Primary and I’m really looking forward to getting to know the students, staff and families… Continue Reading →

UPS Parent Library

We are thrilled to introduce our new UPS Parent Library – full of quality parenting and wellbeing books for our school families to borrow. The collection is housed on the windowsill of our front office and borrowing is available to… Continue Reading →

Keeping safe online during the holidays

With the holidays approaching, more children may be engaging in online games and other online platforms. At UPS we educate students about keeping safe online using a range of resources including the eSafety commissioner website developed by the Australian Government…. Continue Reading →

Wellbeing and Engagement Survey

Over the last 3 weeks, our students in year 4-6 have been completing the wellbeing and engagement collection survey. The wellbeing and engagement collection (WEC) is a survey that collects information from students in years 4 to 12 across South… Continue Reading →

Wellbeing Resources

We have a range of resources available to support students and families in the area of wellbeing. Recently we purchased the books above. If you would like to borrow them, please email Sharon in our library with your name, child’s… Continue Reading →

Wellbeing and Mental Health

At Unley we know student wellbeing and mental health is important. Educating students about wellbeing is a priority at UPS. We work with students to develop strategies that support them in feeling well both inside and out.  One strategy our… Continue Reading →

Wellbeing and Big Emotions

When we are stressed or upset, it can be easy to allow our emotions to take over our actions. Some children can go from 0 to 10 within seconds while others have strategies to support them when they have big… Continue Reading →

A snapshot of the Unley Primary School journey

In collaboration with the Student Representative Council, the UPS Education and Wellbeing Committee has developed a snapshot of the UPS journey. The document, attached here, outlines some important milestones and opportunities that our students can enjoy as they move through… Continue Reading →

From the UPS Education and Wellbeing Committee: ‘When Life Sucks For Kids’ – Kirrilie Smout

Well, the title says it all. This book is a kid-friendly resource for parents and kids to develop strategies for various things in kids’ lives that might ‘suck’. Kirrilie Smout is an SA-based clinical psychologist who is the Director of… Continue Reading →

Time to talk puberty? Here are some tips

A guest post from Michelle Mitchell Most parents tell me that puberty wasn’t a subject freely spoken about when they were young.  It just arrived, and they were left to work out the details by themselves. Some share stories about… Continue Reading →

UPS Family Connect – Call for volunteers for 2022

Being a part of the Unley Primary School community comes with the opportunity to be well-supported by other parents and carers, as well as members of staff. With many new families beginning their journey at Unley Primary School next year, the… Continue Reading →

Calm Kid Central: help for children who sometimes struggle with worry, ‘big feelings’, frustration or friendships

Several Unley parents and carers recently attended a thought-provoking information session facilitated by clinical child psychologist Kirrilie Smout from Developing Minds. Kirrilie provided advice on how we can support children through emotional and social challenges during their primary school years…. Continue Reading →

Learning about respectful relationships and keeping safe

Unley Primary School teaches young people about keeping themselves safe and respectful relationships. This is part of the Australian Curriculum and South Australia’s Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum. This curriculum is taught by teachers who have done a full-day training course…. Continue Reading →

ParentWorks – Free Online Parenting Program

One of the aims of the Education and Wellbeing Committee, a sub-committee of Governing Council, is to support families by providing access to a range of parent information sessions.  Many of these sessions are held face-to-face, with guest speakers.  The… Continue Reading →

Introducing the 2021 Student Leaders

This year we are thrilled to have 55 Year 6 and Year 7 representatives as part of our student leadership team. The team consists of three different committees: Peer Support, SRC Executive and House Captains. All students went through an… Continue Reading →

Notes from parent information session about healthy relationships and sexual development

Our recent Parent Information Session on talking to your child about healthy relationships, sexual development and emotional wellbeing with Madhavi Nawana Parker offered thought-provoking insights and practical advice. Many parents commented that a summary of the key points presented on… Continue Reading →

Volunteer to support new UPS families in 2021

With many new families beginning their journey at Unley Primary School next year, the Education and Wellbeing Committee would appreciate hearing from current parents who are willing to support new families to our school by being part of the UPS Family… Continue Reading →

Is your child ready for an adult seatbelt?

Booster seat/extended harnessed seat or correctly fitted seatbelt When your child turns 7, they’re not necessarily ready to move out of their booster and into an adult seatbelt. The law says the adult seatbelt must fit them correctly. If it… Continue Reading →

‘The Lads’ social and emotional wellbeing holiday workshop

The City of Unley Council has significantly subsidised this one-day workshop for 8-11 year old boys. Held in the UPS music room during the school holidays, this is a great opportunity for our students. The program is evidenced-based and combines… Continue Reading →

Parent Information Session: Talking to your child about healthy relationships, sexual development and emotional wellbeing

UPS has traditionally held an information session every two years on children’s growth and sexual development in response to parents’ requests for guidance on how to help their children navigate this topic. The research suggests that it’s best for parents… Continue Reading →

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