ARARAT COLLEGE

SUB SCHOOL LEADERS AND COORDINATORS

 

For organisation, welfare and discipline purposes, the college is divided into year levels and sub schools. This consists of Junior and Senior School with an Assistant Principal overseeing each Sub School.   Year Level Leaders are each assisted by a Coordinators.

 

Ararat College has also developed a broad wellbeing team. This includes multiple Wellbeing Officers, a MHP, Provisional Psychologist and School Nurse. The wellbeing team works together to ensure that our students are supported and prepared for the best possible educational and life outcomes. We are also fortunate enough to be have the Doctors in Schools Program at Ararat College. This means we have a doctor and practice nurse onsite in a purpose built clinic room​​​​​​

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COLLEGE NURSE

 

The College Nurse attends College four days each fortnight. She is available to offer education on health issues on both an informal and a structured level.  She also assists the Chaplain with welfare issues. Students are encouraged to approach the nurse for assistance on any physical/emotional health issue.  They may do this individually or may be referred by teachers with a concern for the student’s well-being.

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SCHOOL WELLBEING OFFICERS

 

Our Wellbeing Officers are a valuable member of our school’s health and wellbeing team who can provide individual support to students.  Sometimes students need additional support and the our Wellbeing Officers can identify what support they may need and intervene to ensure that they receive it.  Needs addressed could include:

• risk of disengagement from school

• disadvantage or vulnerability

• mental health disorders including anxiety and depression

• relationship problems, eating disorders, learning problems

• substance abuse

• parenting issues

• managing chronic illness

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Any parent or student who feels they could benefit from the services of our Counsellor should contact their Year Level Leader or Coordinator at the College.  Students seeing a member of our wellbeing team are required to be referred by a Year Level Leader, Coordinator, Assistant Principal or the Principal.