Student Wellbeing
R U OK DAY
Our Student Representative Councillors organised a fun and successful R U OK Day recently to raise awareness and funds to promote the importance of mental wellbeing. There were prizes for the best dressed student and staff member. Congratulations to the winners of our R U OK Day SRC Best Dressed prize. Student Winner - Taylor Horne. Staff Winner - Patty Nolan
HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE YOUTH COUNCIL SURVEY
Closing 29th September 2023
Are you aged between 12 – 24 years old? Live, work, study or play in the Narrabri Shire area?
The Youth Council invites you to “Speak Up” and complete this Survey which is targeted for young people to hear about what is important to you and help Narrabri Shire Youth Council develop its Youth Strategy.
The Strategy will guide Council’s work to support the development and wellbeing of the Shire’s young people aged between 12-24 years.
Council believes that by raising young people up, it ensures they are in great shape mentally, physically, and socially, positively impacting the Shire’s Community now, and into the future.
Previous engagement with the Shire’s Youth has identified the following themes:
• Feeling safe - safe places that encourage cultural learning and strengthen connection within the community;
• Feeling healthy - encourage participation in both mental and physical activities;
• Sense of belonging - increase sense of belonging through assessable and affordable recreational opportunities; and
• Skilled and ready – ensuring the future workforce is adapting to change and provide entry-level opportunities through education and skills training.
Survey - https://www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Public-Exhibition-Notifications
Resilience Building Camp
36 students from Stage 5 headed off this morning to Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Camp for the week. Being a ‘resilience and recovery’ camp, they will participate in various activities that focus on building resilience, physical activity, and connection. Today was a wet weather day so the students took part in indoor activities that practised communication, team-building and using initiative.
A fun filled week outdoors ahead! Thanks to our R/Principal, Ms Neil for securing this opportunity for us and to Ms Trevaskis, Ms Bray, Mr Malcolm and Ms Gavan for accompanying our students.
Wear It Purple Day
Recently we recognised 'Wear It Purple Day' with a visit from two of our local police officers who spoke with students about fostering supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ young people. 'Wear It Purple Day began at Burwood Girls High School in 2010 and is now celebrated internationally. Officers provided students with a delicious morning tea of purple donuts and lollipops and stayed a while to answer questions and get to know students.
Other student wellbeing programs our school has worked in partnership with local agencies to deliver include;
Rock and Water
Is a program to provide students a pathway to self-awareness, increased self-confidence and social functioning.
This program has been enjoyed by our Year 9 boys who have all participated in a positive manner each week. The program is being conducted by NDCAS.
Reconnect
Year 9 girls have participated in this program run by Shannon from Tffs Service. The girls have participated in team building activities, budgeting and healthy eating, along with cooking some tasty treats. The girls also discussed cyber bullying and how to be safe on-line.
Firm Essence
All students in Year 10 had the opportunityto participate in this program, run by local Centa Care staff Renae, Val and Cliff.
The program has included meet and greet sessions, interview skills, work readiness, what healthy relationships looks like, types of addictions and who can help, budgeting skills, social media safety and cyber bullying.