Wellbeing

Wellbeing 2021

Our first major Wellbeing Programs kick off with Year 7 boys and girls programs The Man Cave and Beautiful Minds. They will run side by side on the same day late March. More details will be posted closer to the time.

CSC wholeheartedly thank the families who have contributed to the voluntary payment schedule. Your contribution makes these programs and additional wellbeing staff possible.

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We are continually building on our Student Wellbeing support by adding to the counselling programs for our young people. 

Cheltenham Secondary College data across all year levels supports the concept of improved learning behaviours, motivation to learn, improved attendance and a decrease in student management issues are directly related to individual student wellbeing. Acknowledging current research that identifies positive teacher/student relationships as integral to improved wellbeing and the learning and retention of students, the college recognises the need to introduce a program that builds wellbeing, resilience and specific skills required at the various stages of secondary school. 

We have from external agencies two additional Student counsellors/mentors operating on every day of the school week (Monday - Friday) now. This translates to the college providing five Counsellors and three Psychologists. This is in addition to what we already have in place with the Director of Student Wellbeing and Counsellor: 

Ms Lorraine East - available Monday - Friday

Mr Matt Mottram Student wellbeing mentor: available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Mrs Nella Foley Mental Health Practitioner: available Monday Tuesday Thursday and every second Friday.

Maddy Dyson Youth work from Les Twentymen foundation: available most days of the week

Listed below are the rest of the Wellbeing team supporting our young people here at the college:

Student Counsellor:  Joyce - Mondays,

Student Counsellor:  Charlotte - Tuesday

Student Counsellor:  Maria - Wednesday

Student Counsellor:  David Goldsmith - Thursday

School Psychologist: -  Hollie – Friday

During COVID-19 Lock Down periods the wellbeing of our students is paramount and we will be continuing our counselling and support services via google meet sessions. Families may also seek support from the wellbeing team. 

Other support you may seek from external providers that you can access - Your family GP, Headspace, Beyond Blue, Kingston Youth Services, Kids Help Line, Life Line, Grief Line. Just google the agency’s name and you will be able to contact the appropriate provider or contact Ms East

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Please feel free to contact Ms East if you would like further information/inquiries about our Programs and the services that we offer you and your child. 

Ms Lorraine EastDirector of Wellbeing