Wellbeing

Guide Dog Onsite 

This term, one of our students from our Blakeley Road Campus will be accompanied by a guide dog each day. It is important that all members of our school community understand that this dog is not to be patted or touched - as it is 'working' when it is supporting this student. At the end of Term 3, all students were notified of this during mentor time. Could families please remind their child/ren that no one is allowed to pat or touch the guide dog? Thank you for your support with this matter. 

Caitlin O'Halloran

Leading Teacher - Disability Inclusion

Blue EDGE (Educate, Develop, Grow, Empower) is a well-established fitness based experiential learning program for years 7 to 9, run by Blue Light Victoria in partnership with Victoria Police.

Delivered here at Castlemaine Secondary weekly, Blue EDGE includes three key components:

1.            physical training fitness circuits and team building activities

2.            a shared meal

3.            workshop discussion

The program covers a range of topics including teamwork, communication and healthy decision making, while fostering positive connections to the local community. Blue Edge also aims to develop leadership skills and support young people to be positive contributors to the community.

Last term and this term a group of our students have participated in the program and worked with Angie, the facilitator, supported by Will from our staff, and they have enjoyed building relationship with members from Castlemaine police.