Wellbeing Centre News
Westall Secondary College
From the Wellbeing Team!
A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Ashley Oehler
2025 has been an excellent year for the wellbeing team. We have seen so many students walk in and out of doors. This year we celebrate having completed our Art Mural in the wellbeing classroom. Student Art Therapist Fathiah Raihan worked with students to collaborate and create a mural that evoked energy and vibrance. This collaborative process allowed students to leave their own unique mark. Fathiah will be saying farewell to us at the end of term 4. We thank her for the support that she has provided to the students and wellbeing team
In our Rainbow Dash Club, we had students run a ‘Pusheen Party’. An event where students were encouraged to colour in and write nice messages for other students to see in the space. Thank you to the students who partook in this party – it was so incredible!
Tips to survive the school holidays without social media:
- Connect with your friends.
- Invite them over, meet at a safe space, give them a call!
- Do keep a vague routine
- Without school to keep you accountable, it can be easy to start sleeping at 3am… Keep a vague routine and try to wake up by 9-10am so that your body doesn’t struggle when you are back at school.
- Boredom isn’t bad!
- Unstructured time away from technology can be healthy for your mind.
- Learn a new skill
- Try learning to do a handstand, learn to play guitar, learn to cook some simple food that you can take to school.
- REST not ROT
- Actual rest is meant to leave you feeling refreshed. Physical rest includes light yoga, stretching. Mental rest includes journaling and mediating. Creative rest includes experiencing something new, creating something, enjoying art, nature, or music!
Ashley Oehler
Wellbeing Coordinator
Student and Wellbeing Coordinator
(Mon-Fri)
Hello, I’m Ash! As the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, I’m dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment here at WSC. Our wellbeing team collaborates to offer support and resources for every student. Feel free to drop by during lunch to meet us and learn more about how we can support you!
Nadia Papagiannopoulos Student Engagement Officer
(Mon-Fri)
I hold a master’s degree in social work and I am dedicated to empowering young people and helping them access and navigate social services. I predominately work with re-engaging students with their education. This is done through classroom support, one-on-one counselling and assisting in workshops. I am committed to fostering supportive environments that reignite students' enthusiasm for learning and building respectful relationships.
Meaghan Morley
Mental Health Practitioner
(Mon and Wed)
As a member of the school wellbeing team, Meaghan collaborates with others to foster students’ positive mental health. With degrees in Education, Psychology, and a Masters in Youth Mental Health, Meaghan serves as the mental health practitioner, delivering direct counselling support and early intervention services both individually and in groups. She also coordinates with other services for students with complex needs and enhances mental health promotion and prevention through various programs and strategies in the school.
Pamela Johnson
Adolescent Health Nurse
(Tues-Thur)
As the Adolescent Health Nurse, Pamela is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our students and the broader community. She focuses on reducing risks for young people and promoting better health outcomes. Pamela supports students by providing referrals and leading workshops.
Fathiah Raihan – Art Therapist/Placement Student
(Fridays)
We have a new therapy dog, Kena. Kena belongs to Ms Collins and is here, along with Daisy to keep you comfortable and regulated. Therapy dogs are trained to keep calm and help support our students. When you see them, a friendly reminder to keep calm as we do not want to scare them.
Ashley Oehler
Wellbeing Coordinator
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