Wellbeing Team News
Student Services Report
Partnership with St Kilda Football Club
HPSC is working closely with St Kilda Football Club and on Sunday 29th May, 10 students were involved in the Guard of Honor at the Sir Doug Nicholls indigenous round at Marvel Stadium – St Kilda vs North Melbourne.
Our students were on the ground, near the St Kilda banner when the players ran out. We had a great time watching the footy and were happy that St Kilda won! Thanks to Mr Paul Broecker for driving the community bus and Debbie Edwards for organising the day.
Opening of our Doctors in Schools Clinic
On Wednesday 1st June we had the official opening of our Doctor’s Clinic. Special guests included the Hon. Dan Andrews Premier of Victoria, Mr. Gary Maas – MP for Narre Warren South and Mr. Tim Richardson – Parliamentary Secretary for Schools, Dr Ron Roth from Southern Cross Medical Centre, representatives from the Department of Education, South-east Melbourne Primary Health Network and School Council.
HPSC has a holistic approach to student wellbeing and our partnering agencies – Southern Migrant Resource Centre, Springvale Monash Legal Service, private mental health clinicians and the wellbeing team were delighted to officially launch the service that supports our students physical, sexual and mental health. Students can make bookings directly through the link on teams.
Our School based trainee students that are currently studying a Certificate II in Horticulture were on hand to discuss their landscaping project of beautifying the grounds around the Doctor’s Clinic.
Farewell to Alisha Gibson (Our HPSC Youth Worker)
Alisha has taken leave for the remainder of 2022, to continue her Youth Worker journey in local Government. Alisha has made a significant contribution to HPSC students over a period of 4 years and we wish her all the best in her new role.
Holiday Activities in Casey!
There is no reason to be bored these school holidays with everything going on in Casey! Have a look at all the different activities. There is even a Koorie School Holiday Program.
Check out the City of Casey website for more information -
https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/holidays
Mind Body Pedal Program
Bicycle Network attended HPSC to run their Mind Body Pedal Program on the 31 May 2022 for all year 9 female identifying students. The program empowers students to tackle barriers to physical and mental health through bike education, yoga practice and emotional wellbeing. Facilitators ran four sessions with our students which included the following:
Yoga Session: A qualified yoga instructor took students through a session devoted to the mind body connection. The group discussed mindfulness and were taken through a series of breathing and stretching exercises. This session is designed to show just how important moving your body is.
Bike Education: Students took part in bike riding. They were taught road rules, how to be a respectful road user as well as a bit of a history lesson of the bicycle.
Students engaged in a wellbeing session where the group explored self-esteem, your inner critic as well as peer pressure and challenging social norms.
AFL Guest speaker shared achievements as a female sports advocate.
Sporting Change:
Sporting change is a FREE sports program that will be running on Tuesdays after school from 3.30-5pm here at HPSC. Sessions will include soccer, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball, volleyball, and so much more.
This program is open to all year 8-10 students, if you are keen to sign up please collect a consent form from A1 during recess or lunch this week.
Students are welcome to join in any week, snacks will be provided.
HPSC Cooking Classes!
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