Wellbeing

At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.

How we support student wellbeing

Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
• programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
• help for students who are new or changing year levels
• clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
• staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
• developing health care plans for students
• open communication about wellbeing and support.

Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

School Counsellor/Psychologist

Need to see the counsellor? Students can self-refer via this link to our online form.
Referrals to the School Counsellor can be initiated by parents or carers by contacting the school.

School counselling and psychological support is confidential and provided by registered psychologists. School staff may recommend or make a referral to the School Counsellor/School Psychologist.

School Counsellors/Psychologists can assist with psychological assessment, counselling support, therapeutic interventions, learning and behaviour support needs, referral to additional services.

Student Support Officer

Our SSO Shahn is available to see all students and is located in the top of A block. Shahn is also highly visible in the playground at recess and lunch. Go and introduce yourself to him he is always happy to meet and greet all members of our community.

Mobile Phones

The NSW Department of Education has developed a policy for Student use of mobile phones in schools. Our school has a mobile phone procedure aligned to this policy as shown below. The school supplies a Yondr pouch to every student for the safe storage of their phone in their own school bag whilst at school and during school events.

The policy statement

1. Students are not allowed to use mobile phones at school, including during recess and lunch.
2. Principals will manage individual requests from parents and/or carers, and students, for any exemptions to the policy.
3. Principals may allow students to use mobile phones in specific circumstances, such as for an educational purpose, to achieve student health and wellbeing outcomes, or as part of reasonable adjustment to enable students with specific needs to participate in education on the same basis as other students.

Social Media

The Australian Government has placed age restrictions on social media use for children under 16 years. To access further information regarding the platforms/apps available for your child visit e-safety. If your child has experienced abuse online, please contact your nearest police station and report the abuse to e-safety immediately.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.

Contact us and ask to speak with your child's Year Adviser or the Head Teacher Wellbeing.