Guidance Officers

Mental Health Week

Celebrating Mental Health Week – Term 4, Week 1

During Week 1 of Term 4, our school proudly celebrated Mental Health Week, with a week full of engaging activities, opportunities to connect and a strong focus on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across our school community.

This year’s theme was “Connect for Mental Health”, encouraging us to recognise the importance of connection, community and reaching out for support when we need it.

Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to participate in a range of activities designed to promote wellbeing, build connections and highlight the many supports available to them. Gecko Wildlife brought some wonderful wildlife experiences to our school, giving students the chance to engage with animals and enjoy a unique and memorable experience.

A highlight of the week was our Mental Health Market, which brought together a range of community organisations and support services. We were pleased to welcome representatives from headspace, Open Doors, Picabeen, Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Share the Dignity. Our school nurse also hosted a stall, while our Wellbeing Team provided students with opportunities to connect, relax and get involved through a refreshing snow cone stall and a hands-on plant-potting activity. We are very grateful to Bunnings for donating resources to support this activity.

On Thursday, the familiar sounds of the Army Band filled the school during break time. Their performances are always warmly received by our students, and this year was no exception! Music provided another wonderful opportunity for students to take a break, enjoy themselves and connect with others.

We wrapped up the week on a high note with an exciting Silent Disco! Across seven sessions throughout the day, approximately 900 students had the opportunity to put on their headphones, choose their favourite tunes and dance their hearts out. The energy, enthusiasm and smiles made it a fantastic way to finish our Mental Health Week celebrations.

We hope the week reinforced the importance of looking after our mental health, staying connected with others and recognising that it is always okay to ask for help. Most importantly, we hope students left the week with a greater awareness of the practical steps they can take to support their own wellbeing, how they can support their friends, and the people and services they can turn to when they need assistance.

A heartfelt thank you to all the community organisations, staff, volunteers and supporters who contributed to making the week such a success. Your generosity and commitment helped create valuable opportunities for our students to learn, connect and celebrate positive mental health.

We encourage families to continue the conversation at home about mental health and wellbeing, reminding our young people that small steps, meaningful connections and reaching out for support can make a big difference. Together, we can help foster a school community where every student feels supported, connected and empowered to prioritise their wellbeing.