Wellbeing & Community News

Welcome back everyone to Term 3! We hope you all have had a relaxed and restful break and ready for another term. 

The Student Services Team have been busy supporting students across the school through individual sessions and programs. Some examples of the programs are outlined below.  

BREAKFAST CLUB: 

Breakfast Club is back again this term and runs every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am until 8.40am in Jacaranda. We have had quite a large turn out each morning which is great to see. We have a great selection of food available for all students. Why not come in have something to eat so you are ready to learn on these cold mornings, it’s a nice warm place to start your day.  

SPORTING CHANGE 

Sporting change is available for Years 7 – 10 The program runs throughout each term and students participate in a range of activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball and so many more. Students have the opportunity to play sport and learn about the law for FREE.  The program runs after school every Thursday from 3:30pm-5pm and snacks are provided.  

OPTUS PROGRAM: 

We are privileged to welcome back the Optus Program delivering Cyberbullying information to the Year 8 students This provides  valuable information to educate the students in the safe and appropriate use of technology and how to access support if it is needed. 

Meet the Team 

Over the next few Newsletters, we will introduce you to members of the Student Support Services Team. Today meet Cindy Zevallos!

Who Am I? 

Hello, my name is Cindy Zevallos and I am the new Mental Health Practitioner, and part of the Student Services Team. I am really excited to be part of the Dandenong High School and look forward to meeting you all and getting to know you all.  

At little bit about myself, I have worked in the Education setting for over 10 years, and my passion is supporting young people, and helping them reach for their full potential. My role as a Mental Health Practitioner includes:  

• whole-school approaches to mental health prevention and promotion  
• counselling support to students and other early intervention services – with any stress – school; personal; friendship; sleep issues; and many more. 
• supports students with more challenging needs.  

I am so excited to be at Dandenong High School and being part of the Student Support Services Team. I look forward to working with you all!! 

Community Noticeboard

School Student Broadband Initiative

Free internet until December 2025!

The Australian Government has announced that they are extending the School Student Broadband Initiative until 31 December 2025.

The extension means that the SSBI nomination period will remain open until 31 December 2024 with free National Broadband Network (nbn) internet service for all new and existing families on the SSBI until 31 December 2025.

Is my family eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative?

To be eligible, families must:

✓ Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school.

✓ Not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn®) Internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.

✓ Live in a premises that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection – this will be checked for you.

✓ Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days.

Call 1800 954 610 (10am – 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday, excluding Victorian Public Holidays) and their team will check your eligibility. Click the link below to find out more!

Introducing ACA – People Outdoors: Camps for People Living with Disability

‘Adventure For All’ People Outdoors, a program of the Australian Camps Association, was established in 1989 to provide outdoor recreation for people of all ages living with disability. Our programs include two-night weekend through to four-day residential camps held during the school holidays. Our participants are looked after by our team of disability support workers for the duration of camp. So, if you’d like the opportunity to experience the social and developmental benefits of adventure outdoors, please contact our team on 03 9863 6824 or visit our website for more information – www.peopleoutdoors.org.au