At Alawa Primary School, we believe education is about more than academics — it’s about nurturing the whole child. We place strong importance on helping students build the attitudes, behaviours and skills they need to thrive at school and in life.
What We Teach
Our social and emotional programs explicitly teach children how to:
Communicate positively with others
Recognise and manage their emotions
Understand and respond to negative thoughts and feelings
Develop empathy and build strong relationships
Set and achieve personal goals
Feel confident, capable, and resilient
Programs in Action
Zones of Regulation
Used fromPreschool to Year 3, this program helps students:
Identify and label their feelings
Understand how behaviour affects others
Use a shared “common language” to talk about levels of alertness
Practise tools and strategies to manage emotions and behaviours
Other Programs
We also draw on a range of resources to support wellbeing, including:
Big Life Journal– growth mindset and resilience activities
Bounce Back Education– positive thinking and coping skills
Past initiatives such as KidsMatter, which continue to inform our approach
