Wellbeing and support

At our college, student wellbeing and learning support go hand in hand. We want every child to feel safe, included and ready to learn.

We are an inclusive college that values diversity. We support all students, including those with disability or additional needs, to take part in every part of college life. This can include adjustments to learning, counselling, behaviour support or extra help in the classroom.

Whether your child needs assistance with their learning or their mental, emotional or social health, we are here to help them thrive at college and in daily life.

How we support student wellbeing

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

We do this through:

• teachers who help students feel welcome and included
• access to college counsellors and other specialist staff
• programs that support physical health, mental health, social skills 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
• open communication with families about wellbeing and support.

Contact us to learn more about wellbeing at our college.

Our support team

Our learning and support team works with students, teachers and families to provide the right help at the right time.

They may include:

• Learning and support teachers
• School learning support officers
• School counsellors
• Itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officers
• Community and home college liaison officers.

More about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.

Support that fits your child’s needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at college. We work closely with families to make a plan that suits each child’s needs.

These support plans can include:

• teachers and support staff working together with families (and students, if needed)
• regular check-ins to review and update the plan
• accessible classrooms, assistive technology, or changes to learning activities for students with additional needs.

We know when a student needs help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

If you think your child may need extra help, speak with their teacher or contact our college office.

Wellbeing and learning support specialists - Our campus support services

Campus counsellors

Our trained campus counsellors provide individual and family counselling, as well as specialised assistance to students, parents, and staff. Referrals can be made by students, parents, or campus staff members.

Supervisor of Girls

Our campus Supervisor of Girls offers guidance and support for female students facing personal or academic challenges.

Head Teacher Wellbeing

Providing guidance and counselling, the Head Teacher Wellbeing works closely with Year Advisers and Deputy Principals to offer additional support and referrals to external agencies when needed.

Learning and Support Teacher (LAST)

Our LASTs offer tailored support to students requiring assistance with their learning. They can recommend life skills courses and organise provisions for exams and assessment tasks.

School Learning Support Officers (SLSO)

Working under the guidance of classroom teachers, SLSOs provide invaluable assistance to students with disabilities and additional learning needs, ensuring they can fully participate in school life.

Aboriginal Education Officer

Supporting Aboriginal students, families, teachers, and the wider College community, our AEO plays a vital role in fostering inclusivity and understanding.

Administration and operations

Our administration and operations staff keep our college running smoothly. They are the friendly first point of contact for families at our college office and help with enrolments, information and daily assistance.

Role of Year Advisers

The main objective of the Year Adviser is to look after the wellbeing of all students in the Year Group. There will be times in every student’s school life where they will need extra support to cope with the stresses that arise both in and out of school.

The Year Adviser can be accessed during school time to help with the following:

• provide a point of contact for parents with questions or concerns regarding their child
• liaise between the learning support team and counsellors
• be asked to provide progress reports on students or organise meetings with staff in certain circumstances

To allow staff to provide the best care and management of students it is often useful to know what is going on in their life outside of the school walls. If you consider that an event, or ongoing issues, may impact upon your child while at school, it would be beneficial to contact the Year adviser so that they can raise the issue at the wellbeing meetings.

The wellbeing meetings, allow the Principal, Deputy Principals, Learning and Support Teachers and Counsellors to be made aware of any issues and how they may impact on the individuals. In turn, they allow the relevant staff who interact with them regularly to be informed and they can adjust their management strategies as required.

Issues that are commonly identified and assessed include:

• injury requiring time off or modified activities/movement around the school
• medical conditions that may impact on students learning or general wellbeing
• death/serious illness in the family or close friends
• unexplained changes in behaviour or mental health
• issues that develop with peers

Does your child need extra support?

Our Wellbeing and Supported Learning teams are here to help. Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.

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