Student Services: Wellbeing 

Each newsletter the Student Wellbeing team share information about events, resources, and other services. Stay tuned!  

With Year 12 exams almost complete and assessments wrapping up across other year levels, this time of year can bring mixed feelings for students. It’s common to feel stress, fatigue and (for those lucky enough to be finished already!) a sense of relief. Some anxiety around exams and tests can be really helpful, particularly when it comes to focus and motivation. For some students though, this can be overwhelming. Checking in with teachers and wellbeing staff, learning how to deal with exam anxiety and creating a good study-life balance can  make a big difference. If you have any concerns or would like to learn some new strategies to manage these feelings, please reach out to a member of the Student Wellbeing team.  

Adults can also play a huge part in supporting the mental health of students and young people. The Student Wellbeing team is thrilled to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid training to parents and caregivers in our school community. 

If you would like to be involved, please complete an expression of interest below.  

How to apply: Please complete an expression of interest by Friday 21st November.   

If you have any questions about either of the above, please contact Katherine.Brissett@nhs.vic.edu.au via email or on 9488 2321. Please notes places are limited. 

Smile Squad – free dental for students  

All children deserve a healthy smile, and the Smile Squad help make sure this happens.  

Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that provides free dental care to all Victorian government primary and secondary school students.  

The friendly Smile Squad dental team conduct a free annual dental health examination for all students and provide free follow up treatment as needed. 

All services are provided free of charge. There are no out of pocket costs for parents and carers. To learn more, and if you would like your child to access Smile Squad at Northcote High School in 2026, please complete an expression of interest.