Student wellbeing

Dear MGSC community

After an interesting, and at times, challenging year, it is time to recharge, recoup and reconnect over the summer break.

We hope that this break gives all of the members of our community an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on this past year and rejoice in the moments that brought joy and connection to one another.

In wellbeing we were lucky enough to connect with our students, parents and wider MGSC community to ensure that our students continue to develop resilience, agency and the strength when manage challenging situations.

We will not be here over the school holidays, so we would like to provide the following resources to students, parents and carers to continue to support students and their wellbeing over the break.

Mental health support

Your local GP can provide you with additional support
Headspace Counselling: Victorian Government secondary school students, including those who have just finished schooling, can access counselling services from headspace. During the holidays, you can self-refer by calling your local headspace centre.
eheadspace: 1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au
Head to Help: 1800 595 212 www.headtohelp.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Contacting 000 if you need urgent assistance.

Wellbeing is also able to provide support for families in need with uniforms and books for 2022, if you require assistance, please contact the General Office on mentone.girls.sc@education.vic.gov.au or 9581 5200

We wish you a wonderful school break over the summer holidays, a safe and happy new year. Thank you for your support throughout 2021. We look forward to our return to school in 2022

The Student Wellbeing Team

(Leona, Fiona, Susana)