Wellbeing Matters
Student Support Officer
How can the Student Support Officer help you and your child?
As the SSO at Boorowa Central School I am here to help you with a wide range of things.
My role involves working with the school community, including students, parents, and school staff, as well as community organisations and the wider community, to support student well-being.
My goal as an SSO is to work alongside students to promote safety, resilience and pro-social behaviours, as well as being a point of call for students to seek advice, guidance, and support.
It comprises working with students one on one, and in small groups.
Students can self-refer to me from Year 4 onwards or may be referred by the Learning Support Team / Wellbeing team, Year Advisers, Head Teachers, Deputy Principal and Principal.
A student might be referred to me for support in areas such as bullying, developing self-esteem, resilience, conflict resolution and coping skills, peer mediation or to be connected to local external support and youth services. Some of these services may include Headspace, Kids Helpline or specialist health professionals.
For more complex issues, a referral to the Principal or School Counsellor is the most appropriate course of action. I do not provide psychological or intellectual, emotional or behavioural assessments with students. These are the responsibility of the School Counsellor/ School Psychologist. However, I am part of the team at the school who can help provide wrap-around support for students.
Yes I know that’s lots of information to take on board, so let me simplify it.
I can help Parents and care givers:
And students:
Please know that all staff at Boorowa Central School are here to help you. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with me on 63853009.
If your child indicates that they may be struggling you may like to engage with your GP. You can also seek support from the Parent Line on 1300 1300 52.
Alternatively, you can access the services below by phone or online;
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 is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
Be safe and reach out for support if needed.
Taryn Riles
Student Support Officer
Seasons for Growth
This week some of our year 4 and 5 girls had their first session of the Seasons for Growth program.
The Season for Growth Program aims to teach children:
• That change is part of life
• how to name and care for feelings
• problem-solving skills
• how to make good choices
• to develop support networks.
The girls discussed the seasons and helped build our season display which will be central to our sessions each week.
I look forward to continuing on our Season for Growth journey throughout term 2.
