Wellbeing Team News
THE END OF 2025! š
Weāre finally here! Itās been a massive year for everyone, and like all staff and students - weāre ready for 2026, but even more ready to relax for the holidays. Hereās some of our most recent activities, some support resources for the holidays. Let's hope for some sunny days these holidays.
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM!Ā ā
In the last 2 weeks of Term, HPSC lit up in Orange in support of the international 16 Days of Activism campaign!
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To educate on the impact of Gender-based Violence and promote Gender Equity, the college rallied for our annual March-For-Equity on November 28th - where Staff, Students, and local organisations made some noise for the cause Our special Breakfast Club was also a massive hit - hosting a buffet of Orange snacks and drinks to create conversation with staff and students. Last Thursday, we held an Arts and Lunch session, where students adorned themselves in bracelets and crafts celebrating Respect. Thank you to the hundreds of people who joined in chanting, connecting with community, and showing HPSC's commitment to Respect and Equality - and a big thank you to our guests, including Victoria Police, Jesuit Social Services, Southeast Community Links, Southeast Monash Legal Service, Melbourne Storm, Hampton Park Community House, and Centre for Multicultural Youth.
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WELCOME NEW YEAR 7s! š
Over the past few weeks, the Wellbeing, Inclusion and Transition teams have been running around the school with Year 6s, who will be HPSCās newest Year 7s in 2026. Weāve been on scavenger hunts looking for House Mascots, had BBQās, learned about each other in quizzes, and students have started learning about what High School is like. On the 9th of December, we had everyone together to learn more about their classes and the school structure, meet their teachers, and face their biggest challenge yet - conquering their padlocks! Itās been incredible meeting you all, and we canāt wait to see you in classes, programs, and at Lego Club and more, in 2026!
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WRAPPING THINGS UP! Ā ā
As the End of 2025 has approached, weāve waved off another year of Program Graduates. Great work to all our students putting in hard-work and consistent effort in their personal growth. This year we run over 10 Different targeted programs and clubs, hereās a few!
- Know Yourself with St Kilda Gatehouse
- Sporting Change with Southeast Monash Legal Services
- Link Up Program, facilitated by the Wellbeing Team
- Change-Makers with Jesuit Social Services, HPSC Rugby Academy, and Southeast Community Links
- Raise Mentoring with Raise Mentoring Foundation
- My-FRIENDS with the Institute for Social Neuroscience'
- EdConnect Mentoring with EdConnect Australia
- Artfulness Club with Bunjil Place and Casey Council
- Lego Club, facilitated by the Wellbeing Team
- Breakfast Club, with thanks to Foodbank, Eat-Up, and Bakers Delight Fountain Gate
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Thanks to everyone involved in supporting our Students with these important initiatives!
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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN IS COMING š¢
The Governmentās Social Media Ban for people under 16 is coming on Wednesday December 10th. We understand this can be quite difficult, and have included some tips and resources here for you and your family to look through:
- https://au.reachout.com/collections/social-media-banĀ
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/social-media-age-restrictions
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/social-media/australia-social-media-restrictions
- Check out the e-Safety Commissionerās 8-Step Action Plan for the Ban, to help you plan and get ready for the change: https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/SMAR-young-people-action-plan_3.pdf?v=1765151979573
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FREE AND LOW-COST FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS?! š¤©
Yes! The City of Casey Youth Services are once again running their School Holiday Activity Program - where Students and their families/friends can book free and low-cost activities around Melbourne to fill their calendars with!
Sign up online - get in quick before spots run out!
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- https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/teen-holiday-program
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SOME SUPPORT OVER THE HOLIDAYS š«
The Wellbeing Team are excited for the holidays, but know that we wonāt be contactable for a good while - so please continue taking care of yourself and check out some local supports if you need:
- https://askizzy.org.au/
- https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/link-worker-program
- https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/find-youth-information-centres-services
- https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/community-service-organisations-cso
- https://www.caseynorthciss.com.au/emergency-relief
- https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/how-we-can-help
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Weāll see you all refreshed and ready, in January 2026! Have a safe and happy Holidays and New Year,
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The HSPC Wellbeing Team