 |
 
|
 |
Taking enrolments NOW!!!
Come and take a tour of our school
and
pick up an enrolment pack
from the front office !
All welcome
St Francis of Assisi is a KidsMatter School
What is KidsMatter?
KidsMatter is a primary school mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative developed in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing, beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) and supported by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. The KidsMatter initiative aims to:
-
-
-
Schools have a significant influence on students' emotional, social and behavioural development. There is a growing understanding that the primary school years represent a significant opportunity for mental health promotion, and the prevention and early intervention of mental health problems in children.
Students who are mentally healthy learn better, have better relationships with teachers, family members and peers, and exhibit greater resiliency in meeting life's challenges. Ultimately these students are better placed to successfully negotiate the transition into adolescence and adulthood: they are less likely to exhibit serious mental health problems and have a greater capacity to achieve long-term education and career goals.
Conversely, mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders significantly compromise the quality of life of young people, diminishing their capacity for schooling, relationships and community participation. Of concern is that mental health problems are appearing earlier, and are more persistent, complex and damaging.
"Schools have a profound influence on children, their families and the community. Young people's ability and motivation to stay in school to learn and utilise what they learn is affected by their mental health.
Schools are crucial in building or undermining self-esteem and a sense of confidence." World Health Organisation 1995.
KidsMatter is a primary school mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative developed in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing, beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) and supported by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. The KidsMatter initiative aims to:
Schools have a significant influence on students' emotional, social and behavioural development. There is a growing understanding that the primary school years represent a significant opportunity for mental health promotion, and the prevention and early intervention of mental health problems in children.
Students who are mentally healthy learn better, have better relationships with teachers, family members and peers, and exhibit greater resiliency in meeting life's challenges. Ultimately these students are better placed to successfully negotiate the transition into adolescence and adulthood: they are less likely to exhibit serious mental health problems and have a greater capacity to achieve long-term education and career goals.
Conversely, mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders significantly compromise the quality of life of young people, diminishing their capacity for schooling, relationships and community participation. Of concern is that mental health problems are appearing earlier, and are more persistent, complex and damaging.
"Schools have a profound influence on children, their families and the community. Young people's ability and motivation to stay in school to learn and utilise what they learn is affected by their mental health.
Schools are crucial in building or undermining self-esteem and a sense of confidence." World Health Organisation 1995.
Welcome to the St Francis of Assisi Primary School Website
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic school located in the suburb of Calwell in Canberra, Australia.
Our contact details:
120 Casey Crescent
Phone: 6292 4500
Email Us: office@sfa.cg.catholic.edu.au
St Francis of Assisi Primary School has a strong committment to developing the whole person - academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
- Enrolments accepted for all years
- Quality Before and After School Care available
- Broad co-curricular and sporting program
- Visits to the School welcomed