Student Wellbeing 2019
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.
I would like to welcome on board 2 new people Maddy Dyson, a Youth Worker from the Les Twentyman Foundation - Positive Futures Program and Dave Goldsmith, Student Counsellor.
Maddy will be working 5 days a week with our students for the whole year.
Her role as the in-schools youth worker is to work with students and families to improve their connection to education, family, health, community and employment.
This involves goal setting to enable the student to reach their potential this can be done through one on one support as well group work programs.
Maddy is able to provide relief to teachers by supporting those students being identified as at risk , such as sitting in the classroom or having a 15 minute break outside of the classroom, with the end goal being the student returning to class with a positive and ready to learn attitude.
The positive futures objective is to re-engage at risk young people and strengthen their engagement with education.
Dave Goldsmith, a Student Counsellor, has worked with young people and youth programs for the last 15 years. While working he is also studying to complete a Masters Degree and is working here at the college with our young people one day a week.
We have from external agencies two additional Student Counsellors/Mentors operating every day of the school week (Monday - Friday). This translates to the college providing five Counsellors and Psychologists.
Student Counsellor: Zoe – Monday
Student Counsellor: Lynda Thompson - Wednesday
Student Counsellors: Simone O’Donnell - Thursday
Student Counsellor: David Goldsmith - Friday
Psychologist: Hollie Ardana - Friday
This is in addition to what we already have in place with Student Wellbeing Leader and Counsellor: Lorraine East, five days a week and Matt Mottram, Wellbeing Worker on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
The rest of the Wellbeing team supporting our young people here at the college are:
Assistant Principals: Miss Brooke Matthews, Mr Adam Collings and Mrs Helen Page
Year 7 Manager Mr Gavin Ferrier and YLC’s : Ms Marie Tsimilas and Ms Laura Knox
Middle School Manager : Ms Michelle Lynch
Year 9 YLC’s : Mr Lee Stringer and Mr Kieran Knox
Year 8 YLC’s : Mrs Mary Thanos and Ms Marina Bassi
Senior School Manager: Mr Brett Younger
Year 12 YLC’s : Mr Peter Mathews and Mrs Katerina Kougioumtzis
Year 11 YLC’s : Ms Teresa Peluso and Mr Marty Rice
Year 10 YLC’s : Ms Krystal Herridge and Mr Tom Sharpley
As well the following agencies offer counselling and other services :
Headspace - Bentleigh 9076 9400, Dandenong 1800 367 968, Frankston 9769 6419
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Kingston Youth Services 1300 369 436
Kids Help Line 1300 55 1800
Lifeline 13 11 14
Griefline 1300 845 745
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 East
Wellbeing Leader and Counsellor
There’s still time to register for the ‘Girls Do Cyber’ coming up on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. We look forward to seeing as many Year 9-12 girls at this free event held at the Joint Cyber Security Centre.
GIRLS DO CYBER
WHERE: Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) Melbourne
Level 32, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
TIME : 10.00am to 2.30pm
Please arrive at 9:30 am
BYO Device and Earphones
Register: https://goo.gl/idrzso
Cyber Panel experts and workshop presenters have now been confirmed. They will showcase the diversity and strength of a robust Cyber ecosystem. Learn about the study pathways and your career of the future. Thank you to Australian Cyber Security Centre, Australian Signals Directorate, WiseLaw, RMIT, La Trobe Uni, Deloitte and Australian Women in Security Network.
Public transport
Train to Southern Cross Station in Spencer Street
Trams along Bourke Street
Bourke Place is located near the William Street/Bourke Street stop which services tram 5, 86 and 96.
Workshop
Please note that the second part of the session is a workshop. To enable the best experience for you please bring a powered-up laptop or iPad with ear or headphones.
