Student Wellbeing
All staff at Cobram Secondary College possess the skills and knowledge to assist students to achieve their personal best. Student health and wellbeing is a key feature of teachers’ roles, it provides opportunities for students to be acknowledged for their efforts and develop a positive self-image.
In addition to the commitment by all staff at Cobram Secondary College we have a Wellbeing Team that is comprised of the following positions:
Student Wellbeing Coordinators - Responsible for case management, liaising with external services, managing Out of Home Care students, contributing to focus days and organising wellbeing programs. Student Wellbeing Coordinators are available Monday-Friday
Secondary School Nurse (SSN) –
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Key role of the SSN is to support Health Promotion & Primary Prevention in Secondary Schools
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Diverse ways in which the SSN can provide Health Promotion & Primary Prevention
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Collaborative teaching
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Targeted or small group work
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Curriculum development
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SSN is also an integral member of the School wellbeing team. Referrals can be made to the SSN for an individual health consultation with a focus on referring out to external agencies to provide targeted support.
At Cobram Secondary College we take a positive, proactive approach in the wellbeing of students at the college by implementing programs that work on building a student’s resilience and social skills. Some of the programs undertaken at the college are:
Breakfast Club
Transition Programs
Taking Care of Me - Year 9 Health Awareness
My Passport
Social Safety and Digital Citizenship
Focus Days
Live4Life
The Wellbeing team are also available to work with students who may be experiencing difficulties in the following areas:
Family Relationships
Study techniques and time management
Self-Care - Relaxation, stress management, sleep, hygiene, nutrition and mindfulness
Personal health
Building positive self-esteem and self-confidence
Peer relationships
Mental Health
Bullying
The Wellbeing team liaise with a number of key agencies within the Department of Education and the community to ensure students and families have access to further support. These include services such as:
GP’s and Local Health Services
Private Psychologists
Primary Mental Health – GV Health
Police Community Liaison Officer
Family Care
Student Support Services
Koori Education Support Officers
Navigator Program
Headspace
Uniting Care – Kildonan
Moira Shire Council
Community House
eSafety Commissioner
Villa Maria
