Student Wellbeing

With multiple points on contacts, here at Cavendish Rd SHS our primary focus is about creating well-rounded, resilient individuals who are capable of thriving personally, professionally and socially. At the heart of this approach is bringing our students happiness and overall wellbeing to the forefront of their education. The whole-school approach is designed for students to recognise their personal strengths and characteristics within and enable them to foster positive relationships, harvest their emotions, prioritise their health, excel intellectually and lead purposeful lives. Our age specific programs equip students with much needed skills to confidently navigate their way through their schooling life and beyond.

​YLC – Year Level Care

Year Level Care is a year level-based program promoting the growth and wellbeing of each student. It focuses on cultivating an environment and culture that supports the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of every student. The program uses evidence-based learning activities of 'The resilience project' with focus areas of gratitude, empathy, mindfulness and overall Emotional Literacy.

Key stakeholders

The Deputy Principal Wellbeing and Heads of Student Services coordinate their year level Year Level Care program.

YLC teachers deliver the Year Level Care program in class with support and guidance from the relevant Heads of Student Services.

Student Support Services

Guidance Officers

The school's Guidance Officers are trained counsellors who are available to speak with students and parents on matters concerning the welfare of students. This includes personal, academic and career counselling, cognitive assessments and appropriate student placements. Referrals to various support agencies are available.​

Student Support Services

​	​​School Based Youth Health Nurse - Sandra Chesney Our Youth Health Nurse works with students, staff and parents to: address concerns about health and wellbeing; create a more supportive healthy school environment; connect people to other support services inside and outside of the school. This is a confidential service.​
​	​Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer - Kym Ford A liaison officer is available to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in areas of counselling and personal wellbeing. This person works closely with the local community and the school. Various support programs for these students have been implemented at a cultural and educational level.

Across the school year Cavendish Rd SHS is extremely passionate and involved in supporting community initiatives and fundraisers. The student council are active in participation and look to run events throughout the entire year​