Primary Student Wellbeing
We believe that a student’s wellbeing is integral to their learning and growing, and identify that all children must be known, loved and belong, to thrive. Students at our College are nurtured and encouraged to discover and express their unique and God-given gifts through a whole school, strength-based approach that seeks to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible to reach their goals. We know learning is optimised and wellbeing is enhanced when students feel connected to others and form healthy, safe, trusting relationships so we prioritise supporting and protecting healthy relationships within our community and commit to live out our values of loving mercy, seeking wisdom, loving justice and walking humbly with God and each other. The Primary school has a well-developed protective behaviors curriculum and uses research-validated principles and programs to guide our efforts to build strength, faith and resilience in our students. Our students are supported by their teachers and members of the Student Care Team who provide age-appropriate, value-based practice that nurture their social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive growth, promoting positive relationships and self-efficacy.
The Primary Staff aim to ensure that each child is provided with opportunities for social, educational and emotional development in a warm and positive environment. A buddy system is a successful feature of the LJBC Primary School, with Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students partnered with Early Years students, joining together for positive experiences such as Christmas and Easter activities, Mothers and Fathers Day stalls, and assisting in small groups for fun and engaging activities.
The Primary School mascots LJ the Lion and BC the Bear, provide positive role models and warmly welcome children back to school, attend assemblies and special events.
The Primary Student Care Team partner with teachers and caregivers, working collaboratively to provide holistic care for students. The Care team are involved in teaching Christian education, facilitating SEL programs, running lunchtime and after school activities, worship assemblies and special events.
We encourage students to use their voice, to share their ideas, and offer their talents in the service of their community. Our students and families are generous and wholeheartedly serve others and raise funds throughout the year.
Each and every student is a known and valued contributor to our community. LJ Awards are given at class assemblies to celebrate our students and recognise excellence in character and endeavour. We create a positive school environment by identifying the unique qualities of individual students and honour their contribution to our community. Our Aussie of the Month award is a recognition of civic contribution and rewards behaviours that reflect a respect and love for community.