Enter the Wellbeing Zone

Welcome to the Wellbeing Zone. When you enter the zone, you will find a wealth of information about all the things happening in the Wellbeing space at Sunshine Heights PS as well as strategies, articles, book recommendations and events that will help build our dream and culture of Wellbeing throughout our school community, inside and outside of school, so that we can sail together through a universe of possibilities with all the emotional and social skills we need to thrive.

Francine's Absence

Dear Sunny Heights Family,

As you are aware, Francine is currently on leave due to an operation, and support for wellbeing, students with disabilities and welfare concerns will be provided by Gail Liakoureas during her absence. We wish Francine a speedy recovery and welcome Gail back to our school during this time. Please make an appointment with Gail via the office if you require any support.

New Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub Sunshine

In exciting news, a new Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub is opening in Sunshine this October.

The mental health and wellbeing hubs offer free help and support to all Victorians of all ages. Support is also available for families, friends and carers of people who are experiencing mental health issues. Everybody is welcome to use this free service, no matter where you live. You don’t need a medicare card. You do not need a referral from a GP or health professional to access support through a Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

Simply call 1300 375 330 to chat about your needs or drop by one of our walk-in services.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs provide a range of support, including:

Practical assistance to help with life stressors such as homelessness, financial difficulties, and social isolation
Strategies to manage mental health symptoms
Direct links and pathways to health and social services to address substance use or addiction,or any distress you may have
Wellbeing supports tailored to individual needs.

The Sunshine Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub's location and opening hours are as follows:

Sunshine

9 / 2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine

Wednesday: 10am – 4pm

Thursday: 10am – 4pm

For more information, visit the CoHealth Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub website or the Partners in Wellbeing website.

Need to reach me?

To discuss anything Wellbeing related, feel free to contact Gail via email or the school phone number!

EMAIL - sunshine.heights.ps@education.vic.gov.au PHONE - 8311 7100

Event	Dates

Festive Concert & Art Show Students arrive at 4:30pm for a 5pm start	Thursday 8th December
Step Up Day (students will meet their new class and teacher)	Tuesday 13th December
Grade 6 Orientation Day (Government Schools)	Tuesday 13th December
Grade 6 Graduation	Thursday 15th December
Volunteers Morning Tea @ 9:15am	Friday 16th December

End of Term - School Day Finishes at 1:30pm, no uniform required	Tuesday 20th December

Important Dates and Events

Whole School Events