Wellbeing News
Parent Wellbeing Team Information Mornings
The Wellbeing Team has developed a plan to provide our parent community with regular information about youth development, emerging youth mental health issues and promote available programs and services that support the mental health and wellbeing needs of students and families.
Our first Parent Wellbeing Team Information Morning for the year was held on Tuesday 20th March at the Performing Arts Centre Foyer.
It was an informal session where parents were introduced to our college wellbeing team members:
Assistant Principal: Lisa Cavey
Wellbeing & Support Services: Allira Lang
Student Wellbeing Coordinator: Craig Waldron
Hands ON Learning Coordinator: Paul Robinson
Wellbeing Officer: Sam Hazlehurst
Private Psychologist: Michael Pellegrino
Secondary School Nurse: Jaclyn Smith
Department of Education Student Support Service Officer (SSSO-Psychologist): Neville Cornelius
Monash University Student Masters in Counselling: Emma Bush
Thank you to all the parents and care givers that attended this session and a big thank you to our VCAL students who made barista coffee.
Next Wellbeing information sessions:
Term 2 Tuesday 15th May 9:15-10:30AM Topic: Mental Health Awareness.
Harmony Day
PRSC students and staff celebrated Harmony Day on Wednesday 21st March by wearing an orange ribbon. Harmony day is a celebration of our cultural diversity. It is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Orange is the official colour to celebrate this day as it signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Article: Jaclyn Smith (Secondary School Nurse)
PRSC RESPECT Group Update
The Patterson River Secondary College RESPECT Group commenced last February 2017. Students from across all year levels founded this group and are supported by Wellbeing Staff, Secondary School Nurse and Frankston Council Youth Services. The group aims to promote acceptance and support for the LGBTIQ+ community within the college.
Meeting: Every Tuesday lunchtime Room: S11
Upcoming Event:
Term 2: IDAHoBit Day will be celebrated on Monday 21st May 2018
RESPECT Group Members will be turning the college crossing into a rainbow & will be raising the college’s rainbow flag
There will also be a gold coin donation to attend morning tea
Fruit in Schools Program
Patterson River Secondary College was invited to participate in the Fruit in Schools Program run by Second Bite. A Farming Collective Initiative from Shepparton wanted to address fresh produce waste and donate fruit to as many school communities as possible.
Our students have access to locally grown free fruit each week including apples, pears and plums.
Student Testimonials
“The pears are good. They are free, delicious and helps me keep healthy” Matt Robertson 11A
“I like the plums, I think it is a really good program” Josh Budds 11C
“I believe it is very good getting people into fruit. It is also great if someone forgot lunch or doesn’t have enough” Andrew Dwyer 7D
“The school fruit program is a great idea because it not only encourages students to eat fruit but can supply food to students in need or if they have forgotten their lunch. The variety provided is well selected to cater for most. The fruit is put strategically in areas of the school and can be a found easily.” Steph Rosicka 7C
“It is a good program because it is offering a healthy alternative for students and promote nutrition” Maddie Davis 9F
