Program Coordinator - Student Services
Brad Woodruff
Program Coordinator - Student Services
Brad Woodruff
Denmark Youth Outreach
The Student Service team has established a relationship with Denmark Youth Outreach. Denmark Youth Outreach provides early intervention support to young people to support their emotional and social well-being. Jake Utech, a social worker, will be available, to provide, on a case by case basis:
Events in Student Service
Each fortnight, on a Thursday after school, students are invited to Student Services to enjoy food and the company of friends from across all year groups. All events have been very popular. A big thanks to Chris, the School Chaplain for his role in organising many of these events. Thanks also for the support of the kitchen staff in sharing their knowledge and experience in making these events so enjoyable for our students.
Advocacy
As the Student Service Team has been working on a whole school well-being plan, the importance of advocacy has been highlighted.
Advocacy is things we do in supporting and promoting the rights, needs, and well-being of students, families, or specific groups within the school community. It involves speaking up on behalf of individuals or groups to ensure that their concerns, interests, and rights are recognized, respected, and addressed. Advocacy plays a vital role in ensuring our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The College’s Student Leadership group is a prime example of a forum for students to learn advocacy skills.
At the College, we firmly believe that every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed and be heard. Advocacy within Student Services and across the College, allows us to champion their needs and aspirations, fostering inclusive and empowering opportunities while at the College. Advocacy positively impacts our students in many ways including:
Parents’ and guardian involvement is invaluable in driving effective advocacy. It’s advisable to actively engage in discussions, attend parent-teacher meetings, and voice ideas and concerns. By working together, we can make a lasting impact on our students' lives and ensure their voices are heard.
Brad Woodruff
Program Coordinator - Student Services
WACOA - Denmark