Wellbeing update

This term the Wellbeing team is busy providing a range of programs across our student cohorts across term 2. We are really excited to continue offering a range of events and programs to students. We continue to support students through 1 to 1 counselling and connecting students with appropriate community supports. See below for our team updates. 

Welcome Back Ella! 

Ella Cogger has returned this term from leave and we are delighted to have her back in our  team. Ella brings endless kindness and warmth to her work with young people and we are excited for her to be back in our team

Wellbeing Wednesday Spotlight

Wellbeing Wednesday is a lunchtime club run collaboratively between the wellbeing team and the wellbeing and community captains. We rotate activities across the term including a chill and chat session, creating space for students to relax and chat with friends, to other weeks where students have the option of engaging in different activities. Across term 1, students did stress ball making, trivia, ping pong games and so much more. We encourage all students to come along to our friendly and inclusive space. Keep a look out on compass this term to see what activities we are doing! 

Term 2 Programs 

The Wellbeing Team are busy running a range of programs this term to support our students social and emotional wellbeing. The below programs have already commenced, however if you have any queries about being considered for future programs, please reach out to the team! 

The Confidence Project 

We’re excited to be introducing our small group program for Year 9 female students called The Confidence Project, a program designed to support young people build self-belief, resilience and a positive mindset. Through practical activities, students will explore what confidence really means, how to challenge self-doubt, and ways to step outside their comfort zones. This program encourages students to embrace mistakes as part of learning and to develop the courage to try new things-skills that will support their wellbeing both in and beyond the classroom.

Study Without Stress 

Is a program for students in years 10 and 11 that equips them with knowledge and practical tips on how to overcome stress associated with the final years of high school. The Study Without Stress Program has its theoretical basis in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which means it focuses on teaching skills to manage stress. The Program has been designed specifically to support students in coping with academic stress during their final years of secondary school. 

Peers Social Skills 

Peers Social Skills Group is an evidence based social skills training program designed for young people. Students learn skills related to making and keeping friendships, communication, managing conflict and emotional regulation. The group provides a supportive setting for students to build confidence and strengthen their peer relationships.

Teen Mental Health First Aid – year 8 cohort 

A 3-session program which teaches students the signs to look out for when their friends might need more support and when to get an adult involved to support their wellbeing. Year 8 students will be participating across the term, and they will receive a certificate and manual at the end of the program. 

Clubs 

Study and Snack – Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3pm-4pm in A5

Breakfast Club – Wednesdays, 8:15am-8:40am – in Food Tech 

Wellbeing Wednesday – Every Wednesday lunchtime in the Wellbeing Office 

Culture Club – Every Second Thursday lunchtime in A5 

Team contacts 

As always, you can always reach out to the team for further support. 

Emily Ridgwell – emily.ridgwell@education.vic.gov.au

Eryn Tyler – eryn.tyler@education.vic.gov.au 

Ella Cogger – ella.cogger@education.vic.gov.au

Liz Senior – Elizabeth.senior@education.vic.gov.au