READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 😎
Term 2 flew by! Second half of the year already?! Wow… time for some highlights!
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS WRAP-UP! 🎨👋
We’ve loved connecting with our students each week, in a variety of programs and clubs we run. Working on skills, connections with peers and community, and embracing at new learning opportunities are just some of the benefits we see through these touch-points, and we hope to see more students join us for the fun soon!
Here’s some Programs we’re running or supporting across the college, in Term 2:
Raise Mentoring
Girls Empowered with Miss Walsh
Mind Managers
EdConnect Mentoring
Seasons for Growth
Breakfast Club
Lunch Clubs have been pumping, too!
Rainbow Collective
180 Youth Group
Sisters Space
Year 7/8 Hangout Spot
Artfulness Club
…and more in planning 😉
WELCOME, JORDAN! 🙌
Jordan Owen has joined the Wellbeing Team, as a full time Occupational Therapist! A part of the HPSC Staff for over 2 years already, Jordan has well established relationships with staff and students at the college, and will be welcomed with open arms into upcoming Wellbeing Programs, Classrooms and group spaces, and lunchtime groups – and will work closely with students to help them meet their full potential. Welcome aboard!
FAREWELL ELENI! 💐
Eleni, one of our ISN Provisional Psychologists, has worked hard to support the college community over the Semester. We are incredibly grateful for her support of our students, in the Counselling and Breakfast Club Rooms! We know you will do incredible things in the community, and wish you the best as you work towards your General Registration. Don’t be a stranger!
BREAKFAST CLUB HAS TAKEN OFF 🍳✈️
Running for Years here at HPSC, Breakfast Club continues to serve as a place for students to connect and chat, escape the Cold Winter with the Heater, plan Sports strategies, Study for SACs and CATs, and most importantly – get fuelled up for their days of learning. With foods to match everyone’s taste, we encourage every student, from Year 7 to 12 come down to A12 everyday to help them feel and perform at their best! Toasties always taste best when enjoyed with mates – so bring your friends!
With over 2,000 meals served this term – we’re excited to continue feeling students’ success in Semester 2!
As always, a big thank you to Foodbank and Eat-Up for their generous donations, helping Breakfast Club thrive!
KEEP UP THE CONNECTION WITH THESE COMMUNITY SERVICES! 🏝️
The Wellbeing Team get to catch up on their Beauty Sleep and Self-care over the holidays (Yay!) – but we want to emphasise that just because we aren’t available in that time, doesn’t mean Students aren’t without community supports. Here’s some ideas of local options you can check-out to help keep your Wellbeing in check!
- The City of Casey Youth Services have their regular School Holidays Program back on!
- Casey Council hosts a bunch of free and low-cost programs for local Young People aged 12-25 – with a mix of adrenaline, calm connection, and safe fun. Check out the link and poster below to book!
- Free Sports Clubs? Yes Please!
- Reclink is the one-stop organisation for free Sports and Recreation clubs across the community! With a bunch of Volleyball, Soccer, AFL (and other sports) clubs across Casey and Dandenong – lock in your newest hangout spot with your mates, and get involved in your favourite hobbies! Check out the details and locations below
- The School Doctor and Lawyers are away from the school for now, but are still out and about!
- Looking free Doctors and Health Services? Narre Warren Headspace (next to Fountain Gate) is your answer! Book online by the link below, set a date, and bring your Medicare care – that simple! Book through this HotDoc Link: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/narre-warren-VIC-3805/headspace-narre-warren/doctors
- Free Legal Services are can be accessed by phone call through contacting Youth-Law. Check out this website for some contacts and information: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/rights-and-safety/know-your-rights/where-get-legal-advice
- When we come back, make sure to check in with our SMLS School Lawyer (weekly on Tuesdays), our free DISS Doctor (weekly on Thursdays), and our free Paediatrician! Check out the flyer for instructions for booking on Compass!
- If you need any more help around accessing food, school materials, and help around the area – The Cranbourne Community Information Support Service (CISS) are available for calls and drop-ins! https://ciscranbourne.org.au/
- Ask-Izzy is also an incredible directory for support! Put in your postcode, and it gives you proper guidance – check it out! https://askizzy.org.au/
- We know the fragile situation in the Middle East can be distressing, and while we’re away, there are still services out there to chat to and get support from. Check out the Witness To War Hotline, which you can free call on 1800 845 198.
We hope you all have a great and safe holidays ahead, and we’ll see you back here on July 13th! 😁
The Wellbeing Team
Youth Resources & Supports
The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide additional support to the adolescents in our college community:
Black Dog Institute – Bite Back
City of Casey Youth Services Facebook
Love: the good, the bad and the ugly
Satellite Foundation – Self Care Alphabet
Family Resources & Supports
The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide support to parents/carers and families:
Child Mind Institute – Family Resource Centre
Department of Education:
Looking After Your Child’s Wellbeing
Emerging Minds:
MindSpot – Online Mental Health Tools
This Way Up – Improve Your Wellbeing
This Way Up – Multilingual Resources
Child Safety
The College takes seriously its commitment to child safety. For any concerns related to child safety, please speak to the Principal, Assistant Principals, Wellbeing Team, House Leadership Teams, Teachers, or in fact, any staff member in the College. Alternatively, you may contact the Victoria Police or The Orange Door.