With the worst of winter behind us, we can look forward to the days getting longer and warmer. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the warmer weather by getting some much-needed vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for our bones, teeth, immune system, brain health and regulating inflammation. The body produces vitamin D as a response to sun exposure. Always remember to protect the skin and eyes from the harmful effects of UV light when outside, though.

As we move forward, please remember that our school calendar is filled with important dates and events. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops, presentations and awareness days that focus on mental health and wellbeing, designed to further support our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering a positive learning environment. Together, we can ensure our students thrive, both academically and emotionally. We look forward to continuing our partnership and celebrating more milestones together in the future.

Kerri Haworth

Director of Wellbeing

Year 12 Survival Tips check-ins

We are pleased to inform you that most students have completed their ‘survival tips’ check-ins regarding essential topics such as:

Stress management
Study tips
Organisation strategies
Self-care practices
Where to find support

These discussions are crucial in helping our students navigate their academic and personal lives. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home and to remind them of the resources available for support.

We are thrilled to celebrate their resilience and achievements as they prepare for their upcoming exams. It is inspiring to see their hard work and dedication, and we commend them for their commitment to their studies.

Meet the Semester 2 Wellbeing Team

Kerri Haworth Nella Foley Nicole Huang Donna Hurst

Director of Mental Health Counsellor Counsellor

Wellbeing Practitioner

Daniel Ferdinands Jane O'Callaghan Zee Lim Jade Duran

Youth Engagement Youth Worker Provisional Provisional

Officer Les Twentyman Psychologist Psychologist

Foundation

We are also supporting the following tertiary students to complete their placement hours for their various courses being undertaken through numerous universities and institutes which includes, but not limited to, Masters of Counselling. Chelt.Sec’s support of their placements ensures that there is a continued and sustained growth of qualified professionals entering the field of mental health support work. Their contribution to the team and their support of our students is highly valued.

Ronald Zhang Tongli Chen Doris Dai

Michaela Liu Glenda Li Aarti Srivastava

Siya Narayan Jo Karaoglan Julieta Rosales

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.

Humanities Week 26-30 August

Humanities Week
26-30 August