Wellbeing at Carlton Primary
At our school, student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to say we offer access to an on-site School Counsellor who provides a warm, welcoming, and supportive space for children and their families.
Our Counsellor holds a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy, a teaching qualification, and postgraduate studies in child and family development. This unique combination of expertise in education, child development, and mental health allows for a deep understanding of the social, emotional, and learning needs of children.
Known for creating a calm, nurturing, and welcoming environment, our Counsellor works closely with families and staff to help every child feel safe, understood, and supported. Whether a child is experiencing friendship difficulties, emotional challenges, family changes or simply needs a listening ear, they are met with compassion, respect, and care.
We believe that when children feel connected and understood, they are better able to learn, grow and thrive.
Shannyn Ashley-Griffiths
Psychologist
(Tuesday – Friday)
Wellbeing, Safety and Positive Behaviour
At our school, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and ready to learn. We believe that positive relationships, clear expectations and explicit teaching help every student develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
Our School Expectations Everything we do is guided by three simple expectations:
These expectations are taught, modelled and reinforced every day. They help students understand what positive behaviour looks like in the classroom, the playground and all other areas of the school.
To support this, we use a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Matrix, which clearly outlines the behaviours we expect in different settings. By using consistent language and expectations across the school, students know what is expected and feel confident in making positive choices.
We also use a Learning Ladder to support students in recognising how their choices affect their own learning and the learning of others. The Learning Ladder encourages students to reflect, learn from mistakes and identify positive steps to return to successful learning. Our approach is supportive, respectful and focused on helping every child grow.
Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships
Alongside our whole-school wellbeing approach, all students participate in the Victorian Curriculum’s Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships program.
Through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, students develop the personal and social skills to:
These important skills strengthen students’ wellbeing, support positive behaviour and help them become respectful, resilient members of our school community.
Working Together
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential to every child’s success. By working together, we can provide consistent support and create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Nickolas Antoniou
Wellbeing & Disability Inclusion Learning Specialist
