We are excited to have an amazing team working at Anakie Primary School this year. There are some new faces around, and some that have been here for a while. School photos will be held in Term 2, however in the mean time I would like to formally introduce you to our Wellbeing Team. Our team has grown significantly this year, as we were successful gaining funding through the Wellbeing Program.
Mrs Lauren Salajan - Lauren is our Mental Health in Primary Schools Leader (MHiPS). Lauren has been working at Anakie PS since the beginning of 2023, and is a great support to our students and leading the team.
Mrs Allison Cooke - has experience working with families and children both in the classroom and the community.
Mrs Candice Coles - is a family support worker to working on Mondays and Fridays to support students and families with a variety of needs.
Mrs Kylie Reed - is completing her traineeship hours for her Diploma in Mental Health, and working alongside the rest of the team to delivery support.
Mrs Tess Wilson - Tess is currently on Family Leave, however will be returning to Anakie PS mid-year. Tess is also one of our MHiPS leaders, working closely with the classroom teachers to develop resources to support student's in the learning.
Programs that are on offer through our Wellbeing Support Team:
- Westmead Feelings Program - teaching children about emotional understanding and social awareness, in close collaboration with parents, teachers and facilitators.
- LEGO-Based Therapy - a social development program that uses LEGO activities to support the development of a wide range of social skills within a group setting.
- Kimochis - Helping educators and families help kids manage difficult feelings and challenging behaviors.
- Tuning Into Kids - The Tuning in to Kids® suite of programs provide a new way of working with families that focuses on the emotional connection between parents and children. The programs aim to teach parents and carers skills in recognising, understanding and managing their own and their children’s emotions.
- Appointment-based sessions for parents