Student and Staff Wellbeing is one of our main priorities at Montpellier Primary School.
At Montpellier, we believe the components of a successful whole school wellbeing approach at Montpellier are:
Jess Saunders
Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader
We continue to be a part of the Mental Health in Primary Schools Program for 2024. This includes training and support for our school through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, Jess Saunders. Jess has been working with the Education Department for 17 years and is an advocate for inclusion and wellbeing in primary schools. She was part of a team of experienced teachers, school principals, psychologists and special educators to contribute to one of Australia’s leading social-emotional learning and wellbeing education programs, taught in primary schools across the country.
Mel Palamara
Wellbeing Support
As part of our continued focus on wellbeing at Montpellier, we also provide targeted intervention for students who require further support, assessment and ongoing monitoring for improved mental health and wellbeing. Our Wellbeing Support, Mel Palamara, holds a Master of Education (Special Education) with a major sequence in Education Mental Health and Autism Studies. She also holds a Graduate Certificate of Education (Mental Health).
Any questions regarding intervention should be first communicated with your classroom teacher as both Jess and Mel work closely with staff to provide optimal holistic support for your child.
Our school curriculum incorporates a range of school-wide programs to ensure that our students feel safe and connected to school and the wider community. Our universal (school-wide) supports include:
Social and Emotional Learning
Whole-school pedagogical approach
Whole-school approach to positive mental health
Wellbeing Room