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Respectful Relationships
We teach The Respectful Relationships program to promote and model respect, positive attitudes, and behaviours. It teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience, and confidence.
The Learning Pit at Lilydale Primary School
At Lilydale Primary School, we teach students that The Learning Pit is a good place to be.
The Learning Pit describes what it feels like when children are learning something new. At first, learning can feel confusing or tricky. Students might feel stuck, unsure or even a little frustrated. We explain that this feeling is normal and it actually means their brain is learning.
Rather than avoiding challenge, we encourage students to “step into the pit”, use strategies, ask questions and keep trying. With support from their teacher and classmates, they climb out the other side with new understanding and confidence.
This approach connects with the Victorian Learning and Teaching Model 2.0, which highlights the importance of:
Clear learning goals
Teachers giving helpful feedback
Students being active participants in their learning
Providing the right level of challenge so learning is meaningful
Every classroom displays the Learning Pit graphic, and staff use the same language across the school so students clearly understand that challenge is part of learning.
We have copies of the Learning Pit graphic available in the office for families. Using the same language at home can help your child talk about where they are in their learning journey. If they say something feels hard, you might ask, “Are you in the Learning Pit?” and encourage them to think about the strategies they can use to keep going.
Together, we can help children see that persistence, effort and resilience lead to success.
Chaplaincy
At Lilydale PS we believe that wellbeing is important for everyone in our school community. We have a Chaplaincy program, and Michael Hancock has been our Chaplain since 2020. Michael plays an integral role in helping to meet the needs of our community. Michael is available to support students, families, and staff, to help with issues such as friendship, family conflict, anger, anxiety and self-esteem. The Chaplaincy program is well-appreciated by our school community.
Our Chaplain provides a safe place for anyone to come and talk about their concerns. He provides a caring, supportive presence within the school. As well as individual support, he helps develop and participates in programs designed to meet student’s wellbeing needs.
