Student wellbeing

Pauline Cutajar, Deputy Principal - Student Wellbeing and Development

Extra-curricular Opportunities

Schools have long spoken about the benefits of students involving themselves in extra-curricular opportunities. We see many instances of this at Shelford with our extensive range of programs in so many areas of the school. Just recently, I had the pleasure of going to my very first Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta (HOSG) on the Barwon River, and I was so impressed by what I saw.  

 

It was incredible to watch the camaraderie amongst not only the students but their parents and supporters too. It is clear to see just how much the students benefit from such a wonderful extra-curricular program. Congratulations to all of the rowers and well done on a great season. Thank you also to Jules Whitehead our Director of Rowing, the coaching team and our wonderful band of parents who make it all possible. 

2023 Tour Guides

School Tours are a regular and very important event at Shelford as they are a valuable opportunity to present our beautiful school to prospective students and their families. I am indebted to our Year 10 Student Tour Guides who do such a wonderful job showcasing our school and highlighting the many benefits of a Shelford education. I thank them for their work and commitment and look forward to working with them throughout the year.  

 

2023 Tour Guides 

Bella Samarah 
Caitlin Shreya 
Linda Ruby 
Jess Manaal 
Tashi Amelia 
Amelie Phoebe 
Millie Grace 
Savina Jemima 

2023 Parliamentarians 

It’s my pleasure to announce the entire 2023 Student Parliament. I extend my congratulations to all students who have been elected to the Parliament, especially our recently elected Year 7 Parliamentarians. Senior School Parliament meet once each fortnight with our Student Voice Captain and the Junior School Parliament will meet regularly with the Year 12 - Junior School Captain.  

 

Year Level 

A B C 

3 

Sarah W  

4 

Charlotte C 

5 

Alicia N Chloe W  

6 

Clara B Rosie Mae S-D 

7 

7X Ginger G 7Y Miley F 7Z Francesca W 

8 

8X Grace P 

8Y Sophie N 

8Z Cindy Z 

9 

Sarah O Kylie C Ermo H 

10 

Amelie S Freya Arndt Sophia W  

11 

Alice J Illana T Shakira E S 

Resources

Podcast: The health risks of vaping for young people, with Dr Sandro Demaio, and how to recharge your personal batteries, with meg Durham

On today's episode, Shane Green talks with well-being expert and educator, Meg Durham, about the five things students, parents and teachers who are feeling run down can do to keep their personal batteries charged. But first, Mike Broadstock talks with VicHealth CEO, Dr. Sandro Demaio, about the health risks of e-cigarettes or vapes, especially for young people and how they are introducing a new generation to nicotine.  

 

Article: Getting kids to talk about their emotions

In this article Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe offer four ideas to help our kids to build resilience by talking about their emotions. 


Pauline Cutajar

Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Development