Student Services
Student Services at Scoresby
This year we have a Leader of Student Services, Miss Casey Lawson, who will be overseeing all student wellbeing services within the college. Wellbeing services currently offered at Scoresby Secondary College include: college chaplain, doctor and registered nurse as part of the Department of Education’s Doctors in Schools Program, Social Worker and Psychologist. Wellbeing services can only be be accessed by making appointments through Miss Casey Lawson. Referral with parent permission in writing is required for the specialist appointments.
Throughout the year the college recognises a number of events and this year we have registered our College for the National Day of Action against bullying and violence. This day is recognised on March 15. This year the theme of the day is ‘Bullying No Way! Take action every day’.
The national definition of bullying for Australian schools says:
Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.
Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records).
Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.
Scoresby Secondary has a zero tolerance for bullying policy whereby students have a right to learn and staff have a right to teach in a safe, secure and stable environment. More information about our bullying policy can be found on the college website. A student version of the policy (developed by the students) can be obtained via the General Office.
Parenting Resources
As part of our College commitment to supporting student engagement and wellbeing This year the College joined Parenting Ideas run by one of the leading parenting experts, Michael Grose.
Parents or guardians at our College can access parenting articles on the Parenting Ideas Website parentingideas.com.au by using the College log in and password to access all articles. Please contact our office via telephone or email scoresby.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au to request the login and password.
Parentline Victoria
Phone 132289
8 am to midnight 7 days a week
Parentline is a confidential and anonymous service available for parents and carers of children aged from birth to eighteen years
- Professional counsellors are able to discuss a variety of issues that impact on parenting and family relationships
- Parentline can provide a great deal of support so families don’t have to manage alone contact details for community services
Casey Lawson
Student Services