Student Support Team
Mental Health Youth Forum
Our school took a small delegation to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Mental Health Youth Forum this year. The theme was Tune In for better Mental Health. In attendance were Mack B and Shea K from Year 11; Lucy K, Meghan A and Henry C from Year 10 and Olivia M and Bianca I from Year 9. One of our ex-students Brady Jones spoke as one of two 'Lived Experience Speakers' about his Year 12 experience and how to ‘tune in’ and keep it in perspective as well as the people who had been a support. Kate Cullen our school psychologist was on the panel to share how students can find support within schools.
Shea and Olivia presented our poster to the forum in a 1-minute pitch that got much applause and feedback afterwards. Mack and Shea have already presented to their stage assembly and have reported meaningful conversations with peers as a result. This speaks to the value of peer presentations and student engagement on topics that resonate with them.
HSC Seminars for Years 10 & 11
Designed for both students and parents in Year 10 & 11, the seminars will be delivered by qualified counsellors and senior HSC markers to address the following topics:
- How to manage stress during assessment and exam blocks
- Secrets to HSC success - Tips from the marking centre
- What you need to know about the ATAR
- English tips and tricks
- Strategies for parents: communication & emotional support
The dates and times can be found below:
- Macquarie University - Sunday 6 November (9:30am-12:15pm)
- UTS - Sunday 13 November (9:30am-12:15pm)
St Ives and Gordon Youth Hubs
At our St Ives Youth Hub, young people can join Youth Upfront's Fitness Program, enjoy a BBQ and chat with StreetWork, compete in pool tournaments and help cook and create our Friday night dinners.
- When: Tuesday to Friday
- Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Where: St Ives Youth Hub (6 Memorial Avenue, St Ives- Opposite St Ives Shopping Centre & St Ives Skatepark)
At Gordon Youth Hub, register for our FREE ‘Study Without Stress’ Course.
In partnership with Relationships Australia, the ‘Study Without Stress’ course is developed to support and empower our students to learn how to cope with stress, reduce anxiety and create a better life-study balance.
- When: Tuesdays, from 1 November to 6 December (6-week program)
- Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
- Where: Gordon Youth Hub (Behind Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon)