MWPS is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for all students. Students reach their full educational potential only when they are happy, healthy and safe, and when there is a positive school culture to engage and support them in their learning. MWPS acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are inextricably linked. MWPS is committed to preventing and addressing bullying, including cyberbullying and child abuse.

Students from Foundation to Year 6 actively participate in the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships classroom program. This is informed by a strong evidence base that highlights the elements of effective practice in enhancing student learning about social and emotional learning and respectful relationships. Each term the whole school focuses on two topics and students engage in age appropriate learning activities and discussion. The eight topics covered are: Emotional Literacy, Personal Strengths, Positive Coping, Problem Solving, Stress Management, Help Seeking, Gender and Identity and Positive Gender Relations.

School Values

The values: Respect, Curiosity and Creativity, Integrity, Resilience and Empathy 

underpin the school’s operation. For our School Community this means that everyone will be treated with respect. We equip our students to embrace their future with curiosity and creativity, optimism and confidence with an ability to communicate, share and make informed choices. Values are the moral code of our rights and responsibilities by which we live each day to guide our attitudes, actions and behaviours. Our individual values are directly linked to the values of the community and society in which we live.

In our school community these values are demonstrated when we:

• Respect – consistently displays consideration, regard and understanding for others and the environment
• Resilience – persist and bounce back from disappointments and setbacks with a positive attitude
• Integrity – always strive to be the best we can be and to make a positive contribution through our actions, words and behaviours
• Curiosity and Creativity – seek to learn and discover and support the learning and discovery in others
• Empathy – respond to others with kindness, understanding and sensitivity

We care about children and understand the importance of student wellbeing. We are committed to the development of social competencies and life skills such as persistence, independence, problem solving and resilience in our students and believe that they are fundamental to success and happiness.

Students are encouraged to exhibit the school values, with positive behaviour recognised and acknowledged at assemblies and in the school newsletter. Students are supported daily by classroom teachers with daily wellbeing ‘check ins’, Student Wellbeing Action Team assistance and Peer Mediators in the yard.

Allied Health and Wellbeing Support

at Mount Waverley Primary School 

At Mount Waverley Primary School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Our dedicated Allied Health Team works in collaboration with students, families, teachers, and support staff to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes. Through a holistic and consultative approach, we aim to inspire, engage, and empower every child to reach their full potential. 

Our Allied Health Team 

Our multidisciplinary Allied Health Team plays a vital role in ensuring students receive the support they need.

The team consists of: 

• Ms Samantha Kennedy - Disability Inclusion Learning Specialist – Provides guidance on inclusive education, ensuring students with disabilities have access to tailored learning experiences, adaptive resources, and necessary accommodations. Sam is passionate about building staff capacity in this space, delivering targeted training, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies to foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all. 

• Ms Stacey Ng - Speech Therapist – is a certified practising speech pathologist who assists students with communication challenges, supporting language development, speech clarity, and social communication skills. Stacey works closely with teachers to implement tailored strategies and provides practical recommendations that are then applied in the classroom to meet students’ needs. Where necessary, Stacey may recommend external speech therapy to further assist students' development.   

• Ms Priyanka Venkataramani – School Counsellor – Is a trained school counsellor with over 7 years of experience in the field of school, family and relationship counselling. She's qualified with BA Sociology, MSc Psychology and Master of Counselling. She offers 1:1 and small group sessions to support students to achieve their social, emotional and cognitive potential through play, nature and art-based approaches. She is registered and bound to the ethical guidelines of PACFA.  

Our Approach 

Our Allied Health Team works closely with school leadership, teaching staff, and support personnel to create a safe, happy, and inclusive learning environment. Services are delivered through a combination of: 

• Classroom Integration – Specialists collaborate with teachers to implement strategies that enhance student learning and engagement within the classroom setting. 

• Consultative Support – Our DI Learning Specialist, Speech Pathologist and Counsellor provide expertise to staff and families, working on a referral and priority-needs basis. 

• Individual and Group Interventions – Targeted support is provided to students requiring additional assistance in areas such as speech, language, and social-emotional wellbeing. 

• Family and Community Engagement – We work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure students receive comprehensive support tailored to their needs. 

Student Support Services 

As a government school, we are also supported by Student Support Services (SSS), a team of allied health professionals who provide counselling, referral assistance to external agencies, crisis response, and learning support. Their expertise helps us ensure students are receiving the necessary interventions to support their academic, social, and emotional wellbeing. 

At Mount Waverley Primary School, we believe that student wellbeing and learning are inextricably linked. Our Allied Health Team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and guidance to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. 

For further information or to discuss support options for your child, please contact the school.