Wellbeing Matters 

I would like to extend a warm welcome back to everyone. I hope you all had a restful break and are recharged for a fabulous year ahead. 

This year we are introducing a new weekly wellbeing focus called “Wellbeing Wednesday”.

Every Wednesday throughout the term we will  focus on a new theme or activity to further enhance our students' wellbeing.

These Wellbeing Wednesday sessions are designed to support students as they navigate common wellbeing challenges, helping them build emotional resilience, improve self-esteem, foster positive relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies for stress and mental health.

You may have seen this weeks focus on Digital Detox on our Facebook page and Compass.

Students have derived a great list of alternate activities they can undertake instead of using their devices or technology.

One of the biggest questions I get asked as the Student Support Officer is “who can I talk to?”.

In a small school such as ours there really is no wrong person to speak with.

If students are in need of someone to talk to they can speak with their parents/family or their GP. 

Here at school they can speak with their class teacher, Year advisor, request to see the school counsellor or Student Support Officer. 

Students can also reach out to the Boys Advisor, Mr Andrew Corcoran or the Girls Advisor Miss Jessica Bromfield. 

If unsure, the Student Support Officer can always point them in the right direction. Sometimes this may involve contacting outside supports such as Kids Helpline, Headspace or Mental Health Accessline. 

As parents and caregivers if you have any concerns about your child please contact their class teacher or Year Advisor. You may also like to see your GP or in case of an emergency contact 000.

Above is a chart with some key phone numbers that may be able to assist you;

Remember no door is the wrong door - if I can't help you, together we will find the right person to help you.

Keep Safe

Taryn Riles  Student Support Officer