Wellbeing Programs

The Nurture Space Program, running in Terms 2, 3, and 4, supports students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe, home-like environment at Horsham West Campus. Aligned with Nurture International’s principles, it helps students who need extra support with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges.
What is the Nurture Space Program?

This initiative creates a welcoming space with living, kitchen, and dining areas, fostering confidence, relationships, and resilience. Trained staff use nurturing approaches to meet each child’s developmental needs, supporting up to 8 students in a structured, consistent routine.

Program Structure

• Daily Routine: Starts with an introduction and breakfast to model conversation and belonging. Students rotate jobs to build responsibility.

• Activities: Includes art, music, curriculum, sensory rotations, reading, and games, blending fun with learning social and academic skills.

• Curriculum: Staff collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver tailored lessons (reading intervention, writing, and Grade-level texts). Students attend Maths and specialist classes in their regular classrooms.

• Sensory Rotations: These stations (e.g., weaving, kinetic sand) promote calm, self-regulation, and focus.

Benefits

• Confidence: Structured activities and positive reinforcement build self-esteem.

• Relationships: Fosters positive peer and staff connections, enhancing social skills.

• Emotional Resilience: Helps students manage challenges and thrive.

• Academic Growth: Supports engagement through a strong emotional foundation.

Our partnership with GCCP provides evidence-based programs to support students’ mental health
and social-emotional skills:

• Cool Kids: An anxiety management program teaching relaxation, cognitive strategies, and
  Resilience in group settings.

• Lego Brick Club: A therapeutic program using Lego-building to foster social skills, teamwork,
  and confidence.

• Secret Agent Society: A spy-themed program enhancing social and emotional skills through
  interactive activities.

Funding and Access:

• Cool Kids and Lego Brick Club are supported by school Mental Health Funding, with optional
  family co-contributions.

• Secret Agent Society is funded via NDIS (if applicable) or an upfront payment.

Screening: A thorough process with parents and GCCP staff ensures students are matched to the most beneficial program.

This small-group program (Years 1–6) teaches students to recognize and manage emotions using a
colour-coded system (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red Zones). Weekly 30–45-minute sessions, led by trained
staff, focus on emotional awareness and self-regulation.

Key Features:

• Interactive activities like games and role-playing.

• Strategies include deep breathing and sensory breaks.

• Progress is monitored and shared with parents.

Benefits:

• Improved emotional recognition and regulation.

• Enhanced focus, confidence, and peer interactions.

Parent Support:

• Use the Zones language at home.

• Practice regulation strategies with your child.

• Communicate with facilitators about progress.

Funding: Supported by school wellbeing resources, free for participants.