Wellbeing Matters
Student Support Officer
One of the biggest questions I get asked as the Student Support Officer is “who can I talk to?”.
In a small school such as ours there really is no wrong person to talk to.
If students are in need of someone to talk to they can speak with their parents/family or their GP.
Here at school they can speak with their class teacher, Year advisor, Boys/Girls Advisor, request to see the school counsellor or Student Support Officer.
If unsure the Student Support Officer can always point them in the right direction. Sometimes this may involve contacting outside supports such as Kids Helpline, Headspace or Mental Health Accessline.
As parents and caregivers if you have any concerns about your child please contact their class teacher or Year Advisor. You may also like to see your GP or in case of an emergency contact 000.
Below are some key phone numbers that may be able to assist you;
NSW Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511- staffed by mental health professionals, the line gives NSW residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals for people dealing with a mental health problem and their families and carers.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Lifeline 13 11 14 are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Other services available via
If you are unsure of who best to speak with here at school, please do not hesitate to contact me as the Student Support Officer on 63853009. We are all here to support you and your child.
Taryn Riles - Student Support Officer.
Stronger Smarter is back in full swing with students beginning the term with a check in circle using foods that best describe how they are feeling. It was a interesting check in time with students using fabulous vocabulary to articulate their reasoning for their choice in foods.
The theme for Stronger Smarter this term is "Change". This week students have brainstormed areas of their day to day life that could change. For example the weather, their friendships, change in classrooms or their likes and dislikes.
Following this students watched a short video about seeing things through a different lens. This promoted robust conversations about choosing to see the changes in our lives with a positive attitude.
