Wellbeing
Student resilience and wellbeing are essential for both academic and social development, and are optimised by safe, supportive and respectful learning environments.
Student Support Officer
At Temora High School we have a Student Support Officer (SSO) who works with staff and students to enhance the wellbeing and learning outcomes of students. Our SSO supports the implementation of the school’s whole-of-school approach to wellbeing, helping students develop social and emotional skills through targeted strengths-based programs and strategies that build resilience, coping skills and positive relationships. Our SSO has a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external and other government agencies in their support of students and their families.
Wellbeing Days
Students participate in Wellbeing Days throughout the year. Programs for all students will focus on activities to create and maintain a safe learning environment (e.g. anti‐bullying, anti‐racism, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, online safety). Attendance at Wellbeing Days is compulsory.
Learning Support Team
The Learning Support Team (LST) is an integral component of our student support structure, which aims to offer support and guidance to all students in all facets ‐ educational, emotional and social. If students need assistance they can seek support from their Year Adviser as well as the many other supports available to students at school including the School Counsellor, Girls and Boys Adviser, mentors, etc.
The LST is made up of members of staff. The team meets regularly to plan programs for the whole school, small groups and individuals. Families and staff members are able to refer concerns about the academic progress or wellbeing of students to this team.
The wellbeing and resilience of students and staff are the focus of the student support programs at THS. The school’s welfare and discipline procedures aim to promote responsible behaviour, quality learning and self‐discipline. The staff at THS recognise that students have different abilities, family and cultural backgrounds, goals and needs. The co‐operation of parents and caregivers, working with the teaching and support staff, will improve student outcomes. Families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their child’s school life.
The Resilience Project (TRP)
Through presentations, student curriculum, teacher resources and digital content, The Resilience Project’s Education Program supports mental health in the classroom, staffroom and family home. TRP has been proven to have impact and influence positive change, which was indicated through independent evaluations by both The University of Adelaide and The University of Melbourne.
Students participate in three 20-minute TRP lessons each week. The lessons are delivered by the Home Group teacher, and students will work through TRP activities in their personal workbook. Teachers receive professional learning in the delivery of TRP.
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