Wellbeing 

Welcome back to Term 2!

If you have visited us recently, you would have noticed some significant changes to the Wellbeing Centre. Using student voice the new colour for the room was chosen and we got to work over the holidays painting the room ‘green pear’. Our placement students also redesigned the wellbeing centre and decorated it with new informative posters. I want to thank them for their hard work, especially Eleri, who ended up in the role of project manager. We have received a lot of positive feedback and hope students find the newer, fresher look inviting. Well done, team!

I would also like to remind students that the sandwiches have moved to the Breakfast Club (see below for more details). If you would like to grab something for lunch, don't forget to visit them in the morning. I am excited to announce that the Pancake Thursdays will be returning from 6 May!

I want to acknowledge our volunteers for their extraordinary commitment to helping us provide breakfast and lunch options for our students. They make a big difference and make it possible to access the most important meal of the day. If you see them, please don't forget to thank them for their efforts!

" What you do today can improve all your tomorrows."– Ralph Marston

Amal Saleh-Zada | Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Breakfast Club will resume in Term 2 and will run every day from 8.00-8.30am and is open to all students and staff. There is a range of healthy brekkie options each day catering to all dietary requirements…and every Thursday is Pancake Thursday! The Breakfast Club is run by a group of community volunteers who generously give their time to support our school. Please always remember to be respectful to our wonderful volunteers. 

Accessing Support through Wellbeing

The Wellbeing team can assist students in accessing the support they need to navigate challenges that may impact their ability to engage in learning or general feelings of wellbeing. The Wellbeing Team can engage the student or family in an initial assessment of need, short term counselling or skills development or referrals to external support agencies. Students may also be encouraged to access self-help strategies or resources. We will explore the best options for each student.

We encourage students and/or parents to contact the year level coordinators for wellbeing referrals. You can also make an appointment with someone from the Wellbeing Team by attending the Wellbeing Centre or contacting Amal via email Amal.Saleh-Zada@education.vic.gov.au for referrals.

Teachers who have concerns about a student may also refer them to the Wellbeing Team through their Year Level Coordinator. 

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, please contact kidshelpline or lifeline on the numbers at the bottom of this page 

Student Wellbeing Team

Student Wellbeing Coordinator - Amal Saleh-Zada 

Chaplain – Stewart McCartney

Mental Health Practitioner - Peta Cartwright

Headspace Psychologist - Tashena Perry

Student Support Services Psychologist - Emily Habard