Term 2 Newsletter
Term 2 has been an incredibly vibrant and busy period for Student Services, packed with meaningful events, transitions, and wonderful student engagement. From celebrating our diverse community to welcoming new faces to our support network, we are proud to share the highlights of everything that has taken place over the past few months.
Term 2 Events & Engagement
Inclusion and Diversity Day One of the absolute highlights of this term was our school-wide celebration of Inclusion and Diversity Day. This event provided a beautiful opportunity for students and staff to honour the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and unique identities that make up our school fabric. The day was filled with interactive workshops, cultural displays, and collaborative activities designed to foster empathy, cultivate belonging, and ensure that every single student feels seen, valued, and respected.
Community Fundraisers Our school community showed its immense generosity and spirit through several school fundraisers this term. These initiatives raised vital funds for our school. Thank you to the students, families and staff that contributed to the fundraisers.
Lunch Time Programs To ensure every student has a safe, engaging, and welcoming space during school breaks, we have significantly expanded our offering of Lunch Time Programs this term. These structured and semi-structured activities cater to a wide range of student interests—including creative arts, soccer and roller skating. These programs provide an excellent alternative to the busy main courtyard, helping students build new friendships, develop social skills, and recharge in a comfortable environment.
Paw Pals Program Our universally loved Paw Pals program continued to be a major success in Term 2. This targeted, animal-assisted initiative brings trained therapy dogs into the school to work directly with students who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or difficulties with school attendance. The unconditional comfort and calming presence of our furry friends have proven invaluable in reducing student stress levels, boosting morale, and acting as a fantastic bridge for emotional regulation and connection.
Key Support Services & Reminders
- Breakfast Club: A reminder that our Breakfast Club is open every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:20 AM to 8:45 AM. All students are welcome to come grab a healthy, free breakfast to ensure they are fueled up and ready to learn for the day ahead.
- State Schools’ Relief (SSR): We understand that many families face financial pressures. If you require support with school uniform items, stationery, or textbooks, assistance is available through State Schools’ Relief. Please reach out to the Student Services team for a confidential discussion and to submit an application.
Staffing Updates & Welcomes
Term 2 has brought several structural changes to our dedicated Student Services team. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you and a fond farewell to Heather Hill (Inclusion Team Leader) and Ahmed Soliman (Youth Worker), who have both moved on to new ventures. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication to our students, and we wish them the absolute best.
Moving forward, we are thrilled to officially welcome Lisa Lenon as our new Inclusion Manager, who joins us to lead our diverse learning and support strategies.
Furthermore, our team’s capacity has been greatly enhanced this term as we host several university placement students. Student Services is currently playing host to four Nexus staff members who are completing their Masters of Education: Piper, Kiara, James, and Anna. We are also being supported by two Masters of Social Work students, Ruby and Alex. Having these passionate future professionals on board allows us to offer even more targeted individual and group support to our secondary students across the school.
Mental Health Support
Support for young people
If you or someone you support is between 12-25 years, it is recommended that you contact your local headspace for mental health and wellbeing support. To access headspace services, please see the headspace website.
If you are a young person, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals may provide support in some situations, such as:
- you contact a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local looking for help
- you are having difficulty getting support through headspace or a hospital and need immediate assistance
- you are a family member, carer, friend or supporter of a person receiving support from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.
Over 26 years old
Link to: Better Health Channel Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
As we wrap up an exceptional Term 2, we thank all our families for their ongoing partnership. Have a safe and wonderful break!