Wellbeing

Love Bites Program – Building Respectful Relationships 

Over the coming weeks, students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 will participate in the Love Bites respectful relationships education program at Glen Innes High School. 

Love Bites is an age-appropriate program designed to help young people develop an understanding of respectful relationships, recognise the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours, and explore the importance of respect, communication, equality and consent. 

Through interactive activities, discussions and scenarios, students will have opportunities to reflect on their own values, challenge attitudes that can contribute to disrespectful behaviour, and develop practical strategies for building positive relationships with others.

The program also encourages students to recognise warning signs of unhealthy relationships, understand personal boundaries, and identify where they can seek help and support if needed. 

By delivering Love Bites across Years 7–10, we aim to build students’ knowledge, confidence and skills as they navigate friendships, relationships and the challenges of adolescence. 

At Glen Innes High School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful school community where every student feels valued and supported. 

Preparing for the Senior Years – Years 10 to 11 and Years 11 to 12 

As our Year 10 and Year 11 students prepare to move into the next stage of their schooling, it is important to recognise that these transitions bring new opportunities, responsibilities and challenges.

Year 10 into Year 11 – Making Informed Choices and Leading by Example

For Year 10 students, subject selection is an important step towards their future pathways. We encourage students and parents/carers to have thoughtful conversations about subject choices, considering individual interests, strengths, future career aspirations and possible post-school options. Students should seek advice from teachers and relevant staff to ensure their choices are informed and align with their goals.  

Moving into the senior years also means taking on greater responsibility within our school community. Year 11 students become important role models for younger students, influencing school culture through their behaviour, attitudes and choices. We encourage our emerging senior students to demonstrate respect, kindness, inclusion, positive attendance and a commitment to learning, helping to create a school environment where all students feel safe and supported. 

Year 11 into Year 12 – Managing the Final Year of School 

For students moving into Year 12, the final year can bring increased academic pressure, assessment demands and uncertainty about the future. While it is an important year, students do not need to navigate these challenges alone. 

We encourage students to develop healthy strategies for managing stress and anxiety, break larger tasks into manageable steps, plan ahead for assessments and maintain realistic expectations of themselves. Equally important is maintaining a healthy balance between schoolwork, study, leisure, physical activity, sleep, friendships and family time. 

Students are reminded that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Parents and carers can play a valuable role by checking in regularly, listening to concerns and encouraging students to seek support early. School staff are also available to assist students with academic pressures, wellbeing concerns and planning for life beyond school. 

As our students move towards their senior years, we encourage them to approach these transitions with confidence, make thoughtful decisions, look after their wellbeing and recognise the positive influence they can have on our school community. 

Together, we can support our young people to finish their schooling with a strong sense of purpose, resilience and readiness for the future. 

Cheers from the Wellbeing Team!