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The school day starts with a breakfast club for children who may not otherwise eat until lunchtime.
"For the kids who don't have food at home, this is a really important part of their day," Ms Mason said.
"Nutrition is a really important part of brain function - the neuroscience is quite clear on that," Mr McDougal said.
Before lessons in the morning at Broadmeadows, kids visit the emotion wall.
They post their photograph on a noticeboard next to a picture of the emotion they're feeling.
Teacher Fiona O'Reilly said it helped teachers keep track of kids who need extra help, who may be struggling at home.
"If we see somebody move from a happy emotion or a positive emotion to a negative one, we like to do a one-to-one follow up with that," she said.
They then go out to the playground for exercises designed to ensure their bodies and brains are regulated for learning.
Teachers remain on a sofa during lunchtime, where the children can come in and discuss things if they are feeling angry or upset.
Children like 11-year-old Brayden are taught calming techniques to help them with anger management.
"One of the calming techniques that I use is washing my face." Brayden said.
"Like when I'm angry I get really really hot and then I put water on my face, I cool down and calm down."
Teacher Deb Hosking said Brayden's behaviour had transformed from being a kid who was constantly in trouble.
"He's feeling good about himself - he walks tall, he smiles," she said.
"He wants to communicate with teachers, he eyeballs you.
"If things go a bit haywire, he knows what it is that he needs to do for himself to manage the situation."
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