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.

Our School Wellbeing program takes a whole school approach to the wellbeing of our students. The aim of the program is to develop an inclusive and supportive environment that facilitates open and respectful communication between staff, students, parents and community. Students will develop skills and demonstrate behaviours from the school’s PBL system: Show Respect, Take Responsibility and Personal best.

Our Student Wellbeing Program aims to build a caring environment characterised by strong student/staff relationships where our students feel safe and supported. We aim to promote responsible and appropriate behaviour to enhance learning opportunities which encourage every student to reach their full potential.

This is achieved through a number of school program and guest presentations each year.

The focus areas are:

Year 7 and 8

Personal and collective identity, relationships and resilience

Year 9 and 10

Connectedness and resilience, risk-taking, conflict resolution, goal setting

Year 11 and 12

Connectedness and resilience, study habits, post-school transition

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.

Student Support Officer

Our Student Support Officers (SSOs) work within the school community to enhance the learning and wellbeing outcomes of students, in partnership with the wellbeing team and the School Counselling Service. SSOs also play a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for students and families to youth and family support agencies.

School Chaplain

The School Chaplain offers pastoral care to student to support their wellbeing.

Need support for your child's wellbeing?

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

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South Grafton High School has developed its own Peer Mentoring Program known as ROAR. Year 10 Mentors work with Year 7 students on Respecting Others and Acting Responsibly (ROAR)