Student Wellbeing

Lunchtime Clubs

At our school, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. Our lunchtime clubs provide students with valuable opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build friendships in a relaxed and supportive environment. Throughout the week, a variety of clubs run during lunch and recess breaks, offering something for everyone.

Students can take part in activities such as Library Club, Choir, Lego Club, Colouring Club, UNO Club, and Art Club. Each club is supervised by a dedicated teacher and gives students a chance to try something new, be creative, or simply enjoy a calm space during the busy school day. To ensure sessions remain enjoyable and well-managed, each club can accommodate a maximum of 20 students at a time.

At the beginning of every term, a new timetable is released. This timetable outlines which clubs are available, the days and times they run, where they are held, and which staff members are leading them. With different clubs offered each day, students are encouraged to explore a range of interests and discover what they enjoy most.

Our lunchtime clubs play an important role in promoting student wellbeing, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

Student Awards

Weekly Awards

Students receive classroom awards when they demonstrate our school values, meet classroom expectations, and uphold their rights and responsibilities. These awards are presented fortnightly during our Friday School Assemblies.

Special Awards

At the end of each year, we hold a special ceremony to recognise students who have shown outstanding commitment to their learning and contributed positively to the Thomastown Meadows Primary School community. During this ceremony, selected students receive recognition certificates and trophies.

Play Therapy with Foundation students

Once a week, Foundation students enjoy a session of play therapy where they participate in organsied activities with the goal of improving their social and emotional skills, as well as their oral language skills.

Students rotate through a range of activities throughout the term.

Activities include:

Building and constructing with lego and blocks
Creating & making with Playdough
Mindful colouring and drawing
Dress up and playing shop
Hand eye coordination activities with beads
Teacher group which focuses on improving oral language and vocabulary

Kids Matter – Supporting Student Wellbeing

At Thomastown Meadows Primary School, we know that children learn best when they are happy, healthy, and balanced. That’s why we are proud to be part of Kids Matter, a national initiative that focuses on children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Being mentally healthy is essential not only for learning at school but also for leading a fulfilling life. Through Kids Matter, our school works to:

Promote positive mental health in all students
Prevent issues before they become serious
Provide early support for students who may need help

This means we plan and implement activities and programs that nurture happy, resilient, and confident kids, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Thomastown Meadows Primary School, Kids Matter is our way of supporting every child’s wellbeing, every day.

See the Kids Matter Website