Before introducing ReLATE at St Pius X Parish School in Warrnambool, students were missing out on learning opportunities due to challenging behaviours in the classroom.
Looking to address school refusal and physical and verbal aggression, the school leadership team engaged ReLATE to help drive a healthy change agenda across the school.
“We recognised that we needed to create a learning environment that integrated research-informed and evidence-based theories and practices that delivered positive outcomes for students,” explained Deputy Principal, Stacey Atkins.
“Since we started working with the ReLATE team, there has been a broadening of what it means to be safe. Safety plans have become an important tool for students in times of heightened emotions, and regular check-ins through the ReLATE Circle have helped staff be more in-tune with the goals, needs and feelings of students. We’ve found that students are always eager to begin their day with a ReLATE Circle, and Safety Plans empower them to personally relate to others and identify their strengths and resilience.”
St Pius hopes to build on the foundations of the ReLATE model in their school and to develop a shared language to support students who are having challenges with their education journey.
“We look forward to seeing the continued benefits of ReLATE for all the members of our school commun
