Friendship and Personal Safety Programs at Our Lady of the Assumption School
At Our Lady of the Assumption School, we believe that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. To ensure this, we deliver a consistent approach to wellbeing and safety education across all year levels—from Prep to Year 6—through structured programmes that build confidence, resilience, and respectful relationships.
Friendship Learning Program
Our Friendship Program is designed to help students develop positive social skills, empathy, and the ability to form healthy relationships. This programs provides continuity of learning and language across all classrooms, Prep - Year 6, ensuring that students understand and practise the same principles at every stage of their primary education.
Key focus areas include:
- Building friendships and resolving conflicts respectfully
- Encouraging cooperation and teamwork
- Promoting inclusion and kindness in all interactions
Personal Safety Programmes
Personal safety is a fundamental part of our wellbeing framework. Through age-appropriate lessons, students learn how to recognise unsafe situations, seek help, and make informed decisions to protect themselves. This programs empowers children and their families to develop confidence and independence while reinforcing the importance of respect and responsibility.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding personal boundaries
- Safe behaviours in physical and online environments
- Knowing trusted adults and how to ask for help
Supported by Our Student Support Team
These programs are delivered in partnership with classroom teachers and supported by our Student Support Team, including our dedicated Guidance Counsellor. This collaborative approach ensures that every child receives consistent messages and strategies, tailored to their developmental stage, and that families are supported in reinforcing these principles at home.
At Our Lady of the Assumption School, we are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—so that every student feels safe, valued, and ready to flourish.