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Student Voice Mental Health Month with the SRC

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Student Voice

Mental Health Month with the SRC

Yesterday, Thursday 29th October, our College came together for a Free Dress Day in support of Headspace and Mental Health Month.

Members of the Student Representative Council (SRC) collected gold coin donations from students wearing free dress, raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.

Headspace is a national youth mental health organisation that provides support to young people aged 12–25 with their mental health and wellbeing. At Pakenham Secondary College, we work closely with Headspace and recognise the important role they play in supporting young people in our community.

At lunchtime, we invited students to contribute to our Mental Health Month Gratitude Board by writing something they were grateful for, whether it was family, friends, teachers or something else that brings positivity to their lives. It was wonderful to see so many students getting involved and sharing their messages of gratitude.

On behalf of the SRC, we would like to thank everyone who participated and donated. It was wonderful to see our College community coming together to support youth mental health and make a positive difference.

From Your Student Representative Council