STUDENT WELLBEING

As a College we pride ourselves on our caring nature. While we focus on the importance of our students doing their best with school work, their overall wellbeing is also important to us. 

Our Year 12 students had Sports And Life Training speak to them about the importance of looking after themselves and each other during what can be a stressful year. They said it was important to ask friends and school colleagues, not just an Aussie “ow ya goin?” but rather, “how are you really going?” in order to get a more honest response from someone who may be struggling. Various strategies to improve their own resilience and mental health were explored. Students were also reminded of the various wellbeing supports we have in the College for them.

In the last fortnight of Term 1, every Year 7 student participated in a wellbeing session with the other students from their house cluster (around 15 – 20 students) to talk about how they have settled into school and the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect. It was emphasised to them the important role they each play in preventing bullying and ensuring all students feel safe at school.

If you have any concerns at all about your child please contact their coordinator or myself and chaplain Gill Van Der Ende. We are available to parents via phone or text and your child can also contact us directly by knocking on our office door. We are here to support you!

John Nichol
Student Welfare Coordinator

WELLBEING AND WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES