News from the Deputy Principal
PSG Metings
Thank you to all families who took the time to meet with teachers and me regarding the Term 1 goals for NCCD. If you have not yet returned the signed PLP, please do so after the holidays. If you have not yet received a copy of the PLP minutes, please let me know so that I can forward them to you as soon as possible.
The Orange Door - Do you, or someone you know need support?
Our school cares about the safety and well-being of our students and their families. Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK, or families can be worried about the well-being of their children or young people. The Orange Door can help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free, and you don’t need a referral.
The Orange Door can help families. They provide support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.
The Orange Door is a free intake and assessment service for:
• families requiring support for their child or young person’s wellbeing or development
• families needing parenting support
• young, isolated, or unsupported families
• individuals and families experiencing family violence
• adults using family violence
• young people using violence in the home.
If you contact The Orange Door, they can help by:
• working with you to identify the help and support you need
• supporting you with the wellbeing and development of your child or young person
• helping you make a safety plan if someone is making you feel unsafe
• connecting you to services that can help like counselling, accommodation, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance
• supporting you to access funding for basic living expenses and some other costs
• supporting you to change abusive or controlling behaviour.
Each Orange Door location across Victoria has their own phone number and email. Students and their families can also visit their local Orange Door in person for support, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm for support. No appointment is needed. To find your local service, see: The Orange Door – Support near you.
How schools connect with The Orange Door Our school might talk to a student and/or their family about The Orange Door. We might encourage them to contact their local Orange Door to get advice and help if needed. Ideally, a student and/or their family will get in touch with The Orange Door to seek advice and support. Sometimes, schools might make a referral to The Orange Door without the student or their family’s knowledge or consent.
Schools will do this if:
• informing a student and/or family increases the risk to their safety or wellbeing
• not linking a student to support increases the risk of their safety and wellbeing.
You can learn more about:
• The Orange Door and how they can help you and your family here.
• how our school keeps our students safe by reading our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and our Child Safety Code of Conduct by clicking the buttons below.
Holiday Events to keep the kids entertained
Looking for something to do over the holidays? Click the links in the buttons to find some exciting activities to do with your family over these school holidays.
What's On Melbourne
Kids and Families Shire Yarra Ranges School Holiday Activities
Shire of Yarra Ranges Newsletter
Please click the link below to see other activities that are on offer these school holidays.
Withing you all a safe, happy and restful holiday,
Katie