Wellbeing

As with all NSW public schools, we create safe learning and teaching environments that promote the well-being, happiness, success, and productivity of our students.

The department is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for children and young people. These opportunities support wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to the school and community.

The  Wellbeing Framework for Schools  helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allows them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.

Restorative practice: supporting student wellbeing

At Caves Beach Public School, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and heard. Our approach to student wellbeing is grounded in restorative practice—a proactive and relational framework that prioritises connection, empathy, and personal responsibility.

Restorative practice goes beyond traditional discipline by focusing on repairing relationships and building a strong sense of community. When challenges or conflicts arise, we guide students through structured conversations that help them reflect on their actions, understand the impact on others, and collaboratively develop solutions.

This process not only resolves issues more effectively but also empowers students with lifelong skills in communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. By nurturing these qualities, restorative practice strengthens our school culture and supports the holistic wellbeing of every child in our care.

Student health and safety

We are committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment for your child.

We support your child’s health and safety through a range of strategies including:

• the behaviour code for students, which outlines the standards of behaviour expected in all NSW public schools
• anti-racism education
• anti-bullying programs
• conflict resolution and mediation training
• peer support
• road safety education
• the Healthy School Canteen Strategy.

For more information, visit the  student wellbeing section  of the department’s website.

Like all NSW public schools, we promote the healthy development of students through:

• school programs and practices that protect and promote health and safety
• supporting individual students who need help with health issues
• providing first aid and temporary care of students who become unwell or who have an accident at school.

School counselling service

School counselling staff are members of the school learning and support team.

A teacher may recommend the service by referring a student to the school’s learning and support team. As a parent or carer, you may refer your child directly to the school counselling service.

The school counselling service can:

• support students who are worrying about school work, friends, getting in trouble at school or feeling down
• help parents and carers make decisions about your child’s education
• assess a student’s learning and behaviour
• help teachers and students identify and address disabilities that may affect learning
• liaise with other agencies regarding student wellbeing.

School counselling is confidential.

For more information about learning and support teams and the school counselling service, please contact your school.

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