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“EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT AND UNPREDICTABLE AND IF I EVER GET THROUGH MY ‘TO DO’ LIST, IT’S A MIRACLE. BUT, THIS IS OUR WORK AND WE LOVE IT.”
LEAN ON ME The passionate Student Services team at Northern Beaches State High School work in a complementary capacity. “Our team consists of our Guidance Officer, Youth Support Coordinator, Community Education Counsellor, Chaplain, schoolbased Youth Health Nurse, Defence Transition Mentor and school-based Police Officer,” says Northern Beaches State High School Principal Robin Sprott . “While the Community
Thanks to the outstanding Student Services team at Northern Beaches State High School, the staff and pupils know someone always has their back. Education Counsellor works with indigenous students to promote educational excellence, the Youth Support Coordinator focuses on students transitioning into the workplace. In the meantime, the Chaplain provides non-religious activities to promote student engagement and the schoolbased Police Officer works with whole year levels of students on understanding cyber bullying and how to party safely. “Although these are just a few examples of what
some of the team members do, the advantage of this multidisciplinary approach is clear.” While each member of the Student Services team has a different role, they are united in their proactive approach and dedication to their jobs. “Our team works tirelessly to provide daily activities targeting social and emotional wellbeing,” says Guidance Officer Kate Wallace. “Our focus is on traumainformed and restorative
practices and social and emotional learning.” At times, the team’s jobs can be challenging but the reward of making a difference is worth it. “In the one day you can assist a student apply for medicine at university, listen to a child’s trauma, de-escalate a student and be proactive all at the same time,” Kate says. “Every day is different and unpredictable and if I ever get through my ‘to do’ list, it’s a miracle. But, this is our work and we love it. “Wellbeing is intrinsically linked to success at school, at work and in our personal life and I see this as one of the most important roles within any school to prepare young people for life.”
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