Student Wellbeing

At Oatley West Public School, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels known, valued and cared for. We recognise that positive wellbeing is essential for successful learning and personal growth, and we work closely with students, families and staff to support each child’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

Wellbeing programs

Our school provides a range of evidence-informed wellbeing programs and practices that support students to develop resilience, confidence, self-awareness and positive relationships.

Learning at Oatley West Public School is student-centred and inclusive, with wellbeing supports designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. Whether a child requires additional emotional support, opportunities to build confidence, assistance with social connections or strategies to strengthen resilience, our staff are committed to helping every student feel supported, engaged and ready to learn.

Through strong partnerships with families and a proactive approach to wellbeing, we aim to empower students with the skills, confidence and emotional tools they need to thrive at school and beyond.

Our programs include:

Rock and Water

Rock and Water help students build emotional strength, self-control, communication and resilience.

Peaceful Kids

Peaceful Kids supports mindfulness, emotional regulation and strategies for managing anxiety and stress

The Anxiety Project

Through The Anxiety Project, students are supported to better understand emotions, develop coping strategies and strengthen their wellbeing skills in a supportive environment.

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practicesare embedded across the school to promote respectful relationships, personal responsibility and positive conflict resolution.

School values

Our school values underpin all aspects of school life and guide students in developing empathy, respect, responsibility and positive citizenship within the school and wider community.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

teachers who help students feel welcome and included
access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
help for students who are new or changing year levels
clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
developing health care plans for students
open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

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Additional learning support

Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.

Our principal and staff

Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.