Wellbeing

At The Entrance Public School, we take a whole school, proactive approach to student wellbeing. We are committed to creating a safe, consistent and supportive environment where all students are set up to succeed — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our BRACE Framework

Our wellbeing approach is guided by the BRACE Framework, which stands for: Belonging – Every student is known and connected within a caring school community. Routines – Predictable structures help students feel safe and prepared to learn. Attachment – Strong relationships between students and staff are prioritised. Capacity – Students are explicitly taught the emotional, social and behavioural skills they need. Emotions – Emotional regulation and resilience are built through direct instruction and support.

This framework surrounds and supports all our wellbeing and behaviour practices, helping students feel safe, connected, and capable. It is visually represented across our school and understood by both staff and students.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

At the core of our wellbeing model is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Our three core expectations — Safe, Respectful, Engaged — are explicitly taught, modelled, and positively reinforced across all classrooms and playgrounds. Students learn structured routines and self talk strategies that guide behaviour in all settings.

Tiered Wellbeing Support

We implement a three tiered model of support to meet the needs of all learners:

• Tier 1 (Universal): Whole school PBL, social emotional learning, consistent classroom routines
• Tier 2 (Targeted): Group programs such as Rock and Water and The Anxiety Project, structured transitions, behaviour support
• Tier 3 (Intensive): Personalised support plans, case management, and collaborative multi-agency support

Key Programs and People

• BaSE – Be at School Everyday: Our whole school attendance strategy, designed to build student understanding of the importance of daily school attendance. It includes proactive tracking, family engagement, and student incentives to reinforce that every day counts.
• Rock and Water: Social emotional program that develops confidence, emotional regulation and peer relationships
• The Anxiety Project: Structured support program helping students manage anxiety through resilience building tools and routines
• Speech and OT Support: Onsite Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapists provide Early Intervention and ongoing support for student access and participation
• Wellbeing Team: Led by Assistant Principals and stage representatives. The aim is to create a supportive and positive school environment where students can learn and thrive.
• Learning Support Team: Led by Assistant Principal Wellbeing, Learning & Support staff, Counsellor, WHIN nurse, Chaplain and Family Support Officer. Our team leads student case management, parent partnerships, and holistic student support.

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