Wellbeing

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of Term 1 already.  It has been a busy term in Wellbeing with the team providing support to families, individual counselling sessions for students, Breakfast Club, parent meetings, Year 7 transition check-ins, the inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast, Harmony Day activities, guest speakers and workshops for most of the year levels, Year 7 lunchtime engagement activities from Kingston Youth Services, Year 7 BBQ night, Open Night, plus much more.

Harmony Day

Harmony Day (21st March) celebrates Australia's amazing cultural diversity. On Harmony Day, we celebrated inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians, from the traditional custodians of the land to those who have come from many countries around the world.  We played some games from around the World during lunchtime, and the students had great fun joining in and winning some lollies.

FREE Parent Workshop

On Wednesday 7th May, we are hosting our first Online Parent Workshop from 7.00pm - 8.00pm in conjunction with Toolbox Education.  Our students take part in workshops with Toolbox Education (Year 7 - Emotion Regulation and Year 8 - Thinking Traps) every year, and we are so excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our parents.  This workshop will enable parents to support their young person by learning from a clinical psychologist about the common negative thought processes young people have and reinforcing the strategies you can use to challenge, fact check and redirect those thoughts.  

If you would like to take part in this, and we highly encourage you to do so, please register your email address via this link, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the event.

Invitation to Disability Sports Australia's 

Abilities Unleashed Kids - Southside

These introduction to sport days are designed to create more opportunities for children living with disability to get active. 

This event is completely FREE to attend and promises to be a fun-filled sports day where your students can be active in a safe and inclusive environment. The event details are below:

Date: Wednesday, 30th April 2025

Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Location: RSEA Park, St Kilda Football Club, 32/60 Linton St Moorabbin

Registration

Participation in Abilities Unleashed Kids is completely FREE, but places are limited, so we ask schools to register for events. 

Please get in touch if you need assistance with registration.

Register Online Now: https://www.activateinclusion.com.au/events/southside-variety-abilities-unleashed-kids

Southside Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids

Disability Sports Australia and Kingston City Council and Bayside Council invite children living with disabilities to our free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event. Proudly supported by Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and Matchworks, this multi-sport come and try day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities.  www.activateinclusion.com.au

Breakfast Club

Don't forget about our Breakfast Club, which runs every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8.15am to 8.45am, offering cheese toasties and fruit cups. We also have free apples available in the front office for all students, and we kindly ask that they be mindful of where they dispose of apple cores. Organic waste bins are conveniently placed throughout the school grounds, particularly in the large courtyard outside the canteen.

Maths Club

For those needing extra help, students can get assistance with Maths every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3.15pm to 4.00pm in B1 and/or B2. Please speak to your child's Maths teacher if you would like to know more.

If you would like to arrange wellbeing support for your child with one of our counsellors or our provisional psychologist, please contact me or the Director of the relevant sub-school/coordinator.

We can also support families with access to books and uniforms through State Schools Relief and the Les Twentyman Foundation.  Again, please contact myself or your child’s Director of Sub-school/coordinator to let them know which items you require. 

Warm regards

Kerri Haworth

Director of  Wellbeing

Meet the team for 2025

Kerri Haworth                                Nella Foley                                       Dan Ferdinands

Director of Wellbeing                  Mental Health Practitioner         Youth Engagement Officer

     Jane O'Callaghan                          Nicole Huang                         Donna Hurst                      

    Youth Worker Les Foundation   Counsellor                              Counsellor

        Zee Lim                                        Jeremy Zivin                             Patty

        Provisional Psychologist        Provisional Psychologist      Therapy Dog

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.