Application for recognition

The KidsMatter Primary recognition process acknowledges schools that use the KidsMatter framework in strategic ways to improve student mental health and wellbeing.

To be recognised, schools demonstrate that they have embedded a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing in an ongoing cycle of improvement over an extended period of time.

Each application is assessed on its merits and takes into account the school context.

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Applicant detailsSchool name: State/Territory:

School address: Postcode:

Applicant name: Phone/Mobile:

Applicant email: Position:

Evidence of an established Action TeamOur Action Team has attended Getting Started (or equivalent) No

Evidence of whole-staff professional learningWe have completed whole-staff professional learning for:

Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 4

Evidence of whole-school implementationTell the story about your school community’s achievements within each KidsMatter component – what you did in this area, how you did it, and the outcomes. When telling your story, construct the evidence that will clearly highlight the journey your school community has taken. It may be helpful to:

reflect on: Your school Component plans The guiding principles The whole-school approach KidsMatter target areas and goals KidsMatter Implementation Map

think about: Changes to policies, procedures and practices The use of data to measure change (eg. Staff surveys) Improvements in the environment Attitudinal shifts of the school community Curriculum, teaching and learning Partnerships – internal and external

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Evidence of whole-school implementation: Tell us your storyEvidence of Component 1 whole-school engagement (250-350 words max)In a positive school community, every face has a place, every voice is valued and everyone has something to contribute.

Tell us what you did in this area, how you did it, and the outcomes.

Evidence of Component 2 whole-school engagement (250-350 words max)Social and emotional learning looks at the best ways of teaching social and emotional skills for all students.Tell us what you did in this area, how you did it, and the outcomes.

Evidence of whole-school implementation: Tell us your storyEvidence of Component 3 whole-school engagement (250-350 words max)Working with parents and carers is about schools and families working together to support children.Tell us what you did in this area, how you did it, and the outcomes.

Evidence of Component 4 whole-school engagement (250-350 words max)Helping children with mental health difficulties expands when schools work with health and community agencies.Tell us what you did in this area, how you did it, and the outcomes.

School leadership summary

The school principal (or nominee) is invited to provide a summary statement of the broad impact and future of KidsMatter within and beyond the school. (200 words max)

Application is approved by the Principal Principal’s signature: (please type your name)

Email this completed application along with supporting documentation to your local KidsMatter team at Principals Australia Institute.

We will contact you if we require further information about your application. For additional information, please contact your local state representative.