***** COVID19 Update: From the Counsellors' desk *****
In response to the increasing level of anxiety in the community regarding coronavirus, there is some recently released information posted on the school website.
The information sheets outline some useful strategies and explanations which can help both adults and children cope with the stress or anxiety experienced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety
- How to cope with stress related coronavirus
- Coronavirus for teens
- Coronavirus for kids
- Resources for adolescents during remote learning
School counselling staff are members of the school learning and support team.
A teacher may recommend the service by referring a student to the school’s learning and support team. As a parent or carer, you may refer your child directly to the school counselling service. Students can also self-refer to the service.
The school counselling service can:
- support students who are worrying about school work, friends, getting in trouble at school or feeling down
- help parents and carers make decisions about your child’s education
- assess a student’s learning and behaviour
- help teachers and students identify and address disabilities that may affect learning
- liaise with other agencies regarding student wellbeing.
School counselling is confidential.
For more information about learning and support teams and the school counselling service, please contact your school.