Drs in secondary schools

The Doctor's in Secondary Schools program is back up and running.

We have a new clinic on board and are now taking appointment bookings!

The clinic will be open every Monday from 9.30am-1.30pm with half hour scheduled appointments. Students can drop in at recess and lunch time or appointments can be made via the link on Compass.

Nurse Michelle and Dr Kristine are from Atticus Health in Tyabb and are excited to start work at CESC.

Parent/Guardian FAQ attached.

Research tour to Canada

The Wellbeing Team and Principal, Mandee Strickland have now returned from our exciting research tour to Canada. We visited 7 schools and 3 youth mental health services in and around the Vancouver area and observed a lot of different approaches to learning during these visits.

Some interesting facts included:-

The use of the ‘Zones of Regulation’ starts in Primary School
Primary School students’ self-assessment skills on the learning continuum
Creative and engaging curriculum
Aesthetically pleasing environments that promote an optimal learning environment - low lighting, self-regulation rooms.

Some learning outcomes included:-

Observing the ‘Spiral of Inquiry’ in action
Embedding culture of First Nation students in everyday life
Student engagement and wellbeing through the embedding of ‘zones of regulation’ and having safe spaces for students to self-regulate.
Alternative programs ie ‘Choices’ and ‘Transition’ Programs

We are now in the process of implementing some of the learning outcomes and look forward to seeing our students’ engagement and academic progress over the next year.

Saver plus

Saver Plus is celebrating 15 years of helping families with the cost of education in Casey and Cardinia. During this time the program has benefited over 1200 children and their families. Saver Plus participants received up to $500 in matched savings for education costs, and have developed long term financial skills. Saver Plus participants in Casey and Cardinia have used their matched savings to help pay for education costs including school uniforms, a laptop, textbooks, excursions, music tuition, dance classes, sports fees, lessons and equipment

Saver Plus Participant, “This program was so helpful! It really taught me the benefits of saving a small mount every month to achieve a goal. Because of Saver Plus, when my daughter’s laptop stopped working I had money saved to replace it.”

Is Saver Plus suitable for your families?

Parents are eligible to join Saver Plus if they meet all the following the criteria:

over 18 years old;
some regular income from work (themselves or their partner) including casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal employment; and
have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession card;
a child enrolled at school (or enrolled to start school), or attend vocational education themselves.

Get social

A select group of year 7 students took part in the 'get social' program and focused on a range of topics including; tricky topics, open and closed questions , team skills, stress and anxiety management techniques and how to end and maintain conversations. Students enjoyed the program thoroughly and rated it quite highly. This program ran over the course of 8 weeks, spreading across term 3 and term 4 for one period a week. Students celebrated their success with a party and self directed last lesson.

Relationships Australia

Parent support program

Helping parents to support their children adjust to the separation, for more details please see the flyer.

Dj club

During term 4, students were lucky to have a professional Dj come to school and teach how to mix music and learn music skills. A select number of year 7 and 8 students were able to have a one on one workshop with Dj Blazyn and focus on building their skills in a range of areas . This was also open to all year levels during lunchtime to come and try their talent!

Fit Fridays

During term four on Fridays we have two coaches come and offer free lunchtime games and activities. Games on offer included: soccer, basketball, footy with more to come ! This is open to all year levels and all skills. On Friday the 30th we will have dodgeball, boxing and jujitsu to wrap up our fit fridays for the year!

Support services

Early Childhood Australia - peak organisation for early childhood advocacy.
Kids Count - online resources about parenting.
Raising Children Network - resources for parents.
Stepfamilies Australia - online and telephone support for stepfamilies.
Tweddle - Child Family Health Service - early intervention and prevention health service.
Dads Online - support for separated dads.
mychild.gov.au - government early learning and child care intiatives.
ReachOut Parents - 24/7 service providing practical tips, tools and strategies to help parents strengthen their relationship with their teenager.
Kids Helpline - 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people.
Life: Living is for Everyone - suicide and self-harm prevention resource.
Lifeline - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Mensline Australia - telephone, online support and information service for men.
1800 Respect - 24/7 sexual assault and family violence helpline.
Family Drug support 24/7 support for family members affected by a loved ones drug use
Parentline is a confidential and anonymous phone counselling service for parents and carers of children and teenagers in Victoria
cranbourne information and support service crisis support/ no interest loans/ counselling/ information
Cranbourne youth services offers young people aged 10-25 and their families activities information, support and referral on a range of issues, concerns and needs.

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