Student Wellbeing

Welcome to Term 3

I have enjoyed a wonderful welcome to the role of Assistant Principal, having the chance to visit the classrooms on both our campuses and spending time in the yard with our students. It is wonderful to see the level of engagement the students have in the activities they are undertaking and it is evident that our staff are committed to planning and providing for the individual needs of all our students. 

With another lockdown being announced at short notice at the end of last week, I am sure we all thought ‘Here we go again!’  It is another interruption but it is for the greater good of everyone.  The Concord School values have shone through our students, staff and community: cooperating to do our personal bestin Remote Learning, respecting the challenges that this brings for all of us, and supporting each other to continue to build resilience. 

The school is here to support you, although not all staff are rostered to work onsite. Please use Compass to contact your class teachers or the team leaders.

Is your child struggling? Do you need support?

Please visit: 

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/family-health/Pages/your-childs-mental-health.aspx  

Services and information for your child, as well as support from your child’s school and the family GP, there are services that your child can access from home:

• Free one-on-one counselling- the Department’s partnership with headspace allows Victorian Government secondary school students to access telephone and video counselling services.
•  Kids Helpline – a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
• headspace or eheadspace - professional online and phone mental health support services to young people aged 12 – 25 years old.
• ReachOut– an online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. This offers practical support, tools and tips to help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times.

Wellbeing Resources for Parents and Carers

Remote and flexible learning can be challenging for both students and parents.

Schools can share a range of resources with parents and carers to help them support their child’s mental health and wellbeing.  Topics include:

• Looking after your child’s wellbeing
• Looking after your child’s mental health
• Keeping your child active and eating healthy
• Being safe online
• Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

Kind regards,

Bronwyn Hart

Assistant Principal

Engagement and Wellbeing