Wellbeing

Pride Week at CSC

The college celebrated Pride Week during the week of 24th February. The Wellbeing team, together with our Wellbeing Student Captain, Baylee, organised for Headspace and Kingston Youth Services to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes respectively, to provide information on the support that external agencies can provide to the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as playing some games and having some hand/arm painting in the Pride colours. The Wellbeing team also did some chalk drawing on Thursday lunchtime in the courtyard outside the canteen. 

International Women's Day (Saturday 8th March)

This morning, Friday 7th March, we hosted our inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast.  The invitation was extended to our local primary school Principals and their student leaders, as well as our local dignitaries.  Our CSC Student Leaders, Executive team, School Council members and Domain Leaders were also invited. All guests were encouraged to be accompanied by a significant female in their lives. 

Our special guest speaker was Jemima Montag, Australian Olympian Race Walker and dual bronze medal winner at the recent Paris Olympics.  Jemima is a sensational guest speaker who can inspire people of every age.  Guests were given the opportunity to have their photo taken with Jemima and to have an exclusive look at her Paris Olympic bronze medals.

Breakfast Club

Don't forget about our Breakfast Club, which runs every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8.15 to 8.45, offering cheese toasties and fruit cups. We also have free apples available in the front office for all students, and we kindly ask that they be mindful of where they dispose of apple cores. Organic waste bins are conveniently placed throughout the school grounds, particularly in the large courtyard outside the canteen.

Maths Help

For those needing extra help, students can get assistance with Maths every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3.15 to 4.00 in B1 and/or B2. Please speak to your child's Maths teacher if you would like to know more.

From the Director of Wellbeing

If you would like to arrange wellbeing support for your child with one of our counsellors or provisional psychologists, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Director of the relevant Subschool/Coordinator.

We can also support families with access to books and uniforms through State Schools Relief and the Les Twentyman Foundation.  Again, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child’s Director of Subschool/Coordinator to let them know which items you require. 

Warm regards

Kerri Haworth

Director of  Wellbeing

VCE and VCE VM Parent Information Night - Kingston Youth Services

Meet the team for 2025

Kerri Haworth                                Nella Foley                                       Dan Ferdinands

Director of Wellbeing                  Mental Health Practitioner         Youth Engagement Officer

     Jane O'Callaghan                          Nicole Huang                         Donna Hurst                      

    Youth Worker Les Foundation   Counsellor                              Counsellor

        Zee Lim                                        Jeremy Zivin                             Patty

        Provisional Psychologist        Provisional Psychologist      Therapy Dog

Wellbeing Contact Form

Contact our Cheltenham Secondary College Wellbeing team directly with any concerns or issues and one of the team will get back to you. The form can be accessed here.

Helpful Contacts

Headspace

http://www.headspace.org.au/

Headspace Centres can be a one-stop shop for all young people who just need some help with everyday stuff or wellbeing and physical health. 

Kids Helpline

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Kids Helpline is across Australia, it is free, private and confidential 24/7. Mainly for young people aged 5 to age 25.

Call them on.. 1800 55 1800

Lifeline

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Provides all Australians everywhere experiencing a personal crisis allowing 24-hour support. Call them on.. 13 11 14

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Provides information and support which helps tackle head-on the effects of mental health issues no matter where or what age. 

Call them on.. 1300 22 4636

Parentline

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/serviceprofiles/parentline-service

Fantastic service for parents and carers of young children from a few days of age all the way up to 18-year-olds. This service offers counselling and support which is confidential and anonymous on all issues around parenting.  Call them on...13 22 89.