End of Term 2

Student Services

We welcome our incoming Year 7 students, new and returning students and their families to 2024. . We are looking forward to supporting and nurturing the holistic development of our students in the year ahead. Our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment remains unwavering, and we are eager to collaborate with parents, caregivers and students to make this term a positive and encouraging experience for all.

Wellbeing, Welfare and Learning Support

Student Services is proud of our collaborative approach to student welfare and wellbeing. As a team, we meet weekly to discuss students requiring additional support and ensure support networks are put into place. If you have any questions, concerns or information about your student, please give the team a call or email. 

 

Since the beginning of term, the space has been a buzz of activity. Our current programs include: 

Mental Health / Resilience Building Programs

As part of our ongoing efforts to prioritize mental health, we will be offering wellbeing programs throughout the term to raise awareness and provide tools for stress management and resilience building. Programs which will be running include:

  • STRENGTH/SHINE - these programs focus on goal setting, problem solving, peer networking and resilience building.
  • RAGE PROGRAM - a strength based/solution focused anger management program 
  • COOKING PROGRAM - this program is designed to build crucial life skills whilst providing an environment where young people going through similar challenges in life can network and be supported.
  • DRUM BEATS - DRUMBEAT incorporates hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles and cognitive and dialectical elements to achieve positive outcomes.
  • TOP BLOKES PROGRAM - Resilience program for boys. Run by external providers for our young men in Year 9.
  • RAISE MENTORING PROGRAM - We welcome back RAISE mentoring in 2024, kicking off in Term 2.                                                                                                                         

We are so grateful to partner with some of our wonderful community organisations and businesses to provide support for our young people. This term we have generously had donations from: 

  • Bakers Delight West Gosford - Bakers Delight supply food items to help run Breakfast Club every Thursday morning from the Student Services space. This is available for the whole school community.
  • We Care Connect - providing Can’t Go Home packs for some of our young people in need of emergency self-care / hygiene items.
  • Back To School Initiative - who have provided over 50 backpacks filled with school supplies and personal hygiene items.
  • Narara Valley Baptist Church - who have provided food vouchers to help support families in our school community.

Meet The Team

In Student Services, we have a wonderful team of wellbeing and learning support staff. Throughout the year, we will be highlighting our staff in our newsletter and you will get the opportunity to get to know us a little better.

 

Key Dates to note this term:

Thursday March 21 - Harmony Day 

Wednesday March 27 - Year 10 Immunisations 

Thursday March 28 - Year 8 Life Changer Program (all day)

We look forward to a fantastic Term 1 filled with growth, learning, and wellbeing.

SAVER PLUS

Saver Plus is a 10-month program for people on lower incomes. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It’s about bolstering financial skills, so people can develop (and keep) good savings habits. Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 58,000 people to start saving.

Sign up for Saver Plus and you could save up to $50 every month for 10 months! Increase your financial skills and your confidence too. Build your financial skills and savings at the same time.

Income, eligibility and participation criteria apply, head to saverplus.org.au to find out more

Mrs Tegan Hoole

Head Teacher Student Services