Health and Wellbeing Promotion

IDAHOBIT Day at WPSC! 

Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated IDAHOBIT Day (early in lieu of Curriculum Day!) the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the discrimination faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting inclusivity and equality for all. 

We are proud to stand together to support our diverse community and ensure everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Happy IDAHOBIT Day from WPSC!

CRAFT CLUB – WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIMES 

One of the fantastic activities we have in our school throughout the year is the Craft Club which runs on Wednesday Lunch.  This is facilitated by Maree Strong who is a lady from the Hastings community who is passionate about supporting young people in the area.  Maree has been coming to the school each week all throughout the year and has developed a great Craft Club vibe in our school.  This is also supported by the wellbeing team.  Some of the activities have been cushion making, place mats, candle holders, decorative tiles, pom poms, board games, rock pets, deco frames, tea light holders, and much more.  Maree manages to come up with something new and creative each week. 

Other activities

We have a magnificent Breakfast Club each Thursday.  This is run by our church community volunteers who provide a delicious breakfast for our students each week. 

Our DSM Defence School Mentor also offers extra wellbeing support for students of our ADF families who attend the school.  

Lastly, as a school we are also focusing on BASE an acronym to help students consider their own self-care and how making simple adjustments to their routine can improve their mental health. 

Agencies that can be contacted for help:

eheadspace

1800 650 890 eheadspace.org.au

Minus 18

LGBTQIA+ Champions for youth support for students and parents. www.minus18.org.au

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au

Lifeline

13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

In Emergency dial: 000 

Local crisis services:  Western Port Community Support 03 59792762 (Laura/Georgia)

Term 2 Wellbeing Timetable