Website navigationStudents are at the core of all that we do at Flagstaff Hill Primary School.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where all students can thrive. A key part of this increasing student capacity and awareness of their own bodies, emotions and relationships with others.
We have a wide range of programs and focus areas to achieve this.
Tahnee Manuel
Tahnee Manuel, our Assistant Principal for Wellbeing/Student Support, oversees Wellbeing across the whole school. The aim of this role is to ensure the wellbeing and therefore positive engagement in learning of all of the students at Flagstaff Hill Primary School.
In addition to working closely with Sarah, our PCW, we aim to support students by teaching:
We have a 'Room of Requirement' which is available during lunch times for those students who need a break, and a chance to talk to a supportive adult. In addition to this, we have 'Zen Zone' for students to re-regulate and reset when needed, located in our Front Office. We also hold a Breakfast Club that is held Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week.
The school Wellbeing Committee meets weekly to discuss any concerns about a student’s wellbeing or attendance. A plan is implemented to support identified students and families better access the learning opportunities on offer.
Jodie Hall
At Flagstaff Hill Primary School, students, parents and staff can work with Jodie who is our Pastoral Care Worker (onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays).
As a PCW Jodie provides confidential support, referrals and information to those who are experiencing change, worry, loss and grief and financial stress.
For confidential PCW support you can contact Jodie by telephoning the Front Office.
In Term 2, 2025 we welcomed our wellbeing dog, Rosie, a black Labradoodle, as a special member of our school community. Specially trained and accredited, our friendly four-legged companion brings comfort, calm, and connection to students and staff alike. Whether offering quiet support during challenging moments or simply spreading joy with a wagging tail, our wellbeing dog plays an important role in promoting emotional regulation, social connection, and positive mental health across the school. It's one more way we create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Students and staff have reported that it makes it a lot easier to come to school knowing that they will have her there. When asking students what they most like about having Rosie in the school they responded, ‘She makes me feel safe’, ‘I feel calmer, loved and protected. I am happy to come to school’, ‘She makes the classroom feel brighter, warmer and happier’, She is there when you need her’, ‘She makes our worries go away.’
Staff responded to the same question with ‘She brings joy to everyone and the children light up when they see her’, ‘It makes it easier to come to work and it is so nice seeing how much the kids care for her’, ‘I love seeing the way she helps the kids to relax and when she is in our staff meetings she knows if you need support.’
Friendology Curriculum
We are proudly a URSTRONG school, embedding the Friendology Curriculum for Receptions to Year 6, led by our Assistant Principal and our Year 6 Friend-o-Leaders.
URSTRONG is a whole-school strategy that empowers kids with friendship skills to create communities of kindness in schools.
Relationships are at the heart of social-emotional wellbeing! URSTRONG gives kids skills, language and self-confidence to be better friends and develop healthier relationships. Using a kid-friendly approach, educators and parents learn a simple framework to support and coach kids towards positive relationships.
Explicitly teaching children how to develop healthy friendships and manage conflict in a respectful way is the key to bullying prevention and creating safe, caring environments and inspiring kinder, happier children.
For more info, head to urstrong.com/parents
Page last edited: July 31, 2025