Wellbeing
At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.
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.
The Wellbeing Framework for Schools helps schools support the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of students and allow them to connect, succeed and thrive throughout their education.
Wellbeing at Burwood Public School
At Burwood Public School, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
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.
School Behaviour Support and Management Plan
Our Behaviour Support and Management Plan provides a structured approach to promoting positive behaviours, building social-emotional skills, and supporting students in making responsible choices.
Through clear expectations, restorative practices, and proactive interventions, we aim to nurture a school culture that values respect, responsibility, and resilience. Our plan ensures that students understand their rights and responsibilities while equipping them with the skills to contribute positively to their school community.
By working in partnership with families, we strive to create a supportive and caring environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.
School Behaviour Support and Management Plan (PDF 460.28 KB)
Anti-Bullying Policy
At Burwood Public School, we aim to create positive relationships with and among our students and with our staff to ensure shared meaning and create an inclusive environment at our school. We believe that all school stakeholders, particularly staff, students and parents, need to be aware of strategies to identify and respond to incidents of bullying.
What is Bullying?
Bullying behaviour has three key features. It involves the intentional misuse of power in a relationship. It is ongoing and repeated, and it involves behaviours that can cause harm.
Bullying behaviour can be:
- verbal e.g. name calling, teasing, abuse, putdowns, sarcasm, insults, threats.
- physical e.g. hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, tripping spitting.
- social e.g. ignoring, excluding, ostracising, alienating, making inappropriate gestures
- psychological e.g. spreading rumours, dirty looks, hiding or damaging possession, malicious SMS and email messages, inappropriate use of camera phones.
Conflict or fights between equals or single incidents are not defined as bullying.
Anti-Bullying
The NSW anti-bullying website brings together information and resources for teachers, students, parents and carers. It helps to identify, prevent and respond effectively to student bullying, including online bullying. It provides information about online safety and what you can do if your child has been bullied, witnessed bullying or been involved in bullying.
For more information on anti-bullying strategies for NSW public schools refer to
For information on racial bullying and anti-racism education for NSW public schools refer to:
Responses to Bullying
Bullying is viewed as a breach of the students' behaviour code. Any reports of bullying will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken. The response to bullying will provide guidance and other support for the victim of bullying, as well as appropriate and consistent sanctions and support for the student who bullied.
The Responses to Behaviour Flow Chart will be utilised when addressing bullying behaviour.
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. Students can also self-refer to the 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 us
Positive Behaviour for Learning
At our school, we use Positive Behaviour for Learning – a whole-school approach for creating a positive, safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and develop. Our whole school community works together to establish expected behaviours and teach them to all students.
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.