Student wellbeing

Student wellbeing

It has been wonderful to welcome not only our returning students but also so many new students back to Shelford. It always both amazes and delights me how quickly students settle back into to the rhythm of school life, eager to reconnect with their peers and teachers and to meet and welcome new members of the community. It has also been lovely to see many parents and guardians at a range of Shelford events, I look forward to meeting more families in the coming weeks as we continue to strengthen our home-school partnerships. 

Wellbeing mentors

I am pleased to introduce the 2023 team of Senior School Wellbeing Mentors (WBM), who will continue to be a central member of your daughter’s Year Level Team. The WBMS work closely with the Year Level Coordinator to support the students in their homegroup and to deliver the Quaerite Wellbeing Program. The WBM will also work closely with the students in their homegroup and their parents/guardians. They will liaise with other Shelford staff as required and in most cases, the WBM will be the first port of call for wellbeing matters related to the students in their homegroup. If you haven’t already done so, you will have an opportunity to meet your daughter’s WBM at the upcoming parent Information Evenings. 

Student attendance

If your daughter is going to be absent from school please email absences@shelford.vic.edu.au including your daughter’s name, class and reason for absence. Please do not email wellbeing mentors or class teachers directly as given their other responsibilities, they will not always be able to respond to or forward the information in a timely manner. 

Uniform

Senior School Academic Uniform 

Students are mostly wearing the uniform very well and I thank parents for their support in this regard. Further to my January letter, I ask that you please ensure that your daughter only wears the permitted jewellery to school, paying particular attention to the number and types of earrings being worn. A maximum of two small, plain sleepers or studs may be worn in each earlobe. Please note, dangly earrings, nose rings and other piercings may not be worn with the school uniform.  

Senior School Sport Uniform 

In 2023, students in Year 7-12 may continue to wear their sport uniform to and from school on days when they have either Physical Education or Sport. Students are asked to ensure that the Sport uniform is worn correctly and that pieces from the academic and sport uniforms are not worn together. 

Resources

Article: Dreaming big: How your teen can reset their sleep cycle for success 

In this article Dr Andrew Fuller provides some handy tips to help students reset their sleeping times.  

Article: A parent guide to the language of wellbeing 

In this article Lucy Barrat explains some commonly used wellbeing terminology. 

Pauline Cutajar

Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Development