This year has been a unique year, particularly in the COVID-19 context. I would like to thank you all for your flexibility and willingness to adapt to ensure there has been positive educational and wellbeing outcomes for our young people this year. Despite the challenges we’ve faced we achieved many things as a school community: 

• Successful Year 8 Camp, Meet and Greet and many firsts for our Year 8s 
• Swimming and Athletics Carnivals 
• RUOK Day celebrations 
• Operation Flinders participation 
• Reconciliation and NAIDOC events with food, awareness and celebration  
• Continual successes and relationship building through restorative practices 
• SAASTA involvement 
• Enhanced Learning Hub activities such as HOOPS 4 Life 
• Volunteering with a working bee and joining the opening of ‘Sounds from the Ground’ Playground
• Wellbeing dog, Eddy’s transition into classes and ongoing support  
• Wellbeing classes with the Pastoral Care Worker  
• Continued mental health support through our Wellbeing Team and the Doctors on Campus program
• Performing Arts performances  
• Opportunities to recognise our past on Remembrance Day  

I would also like to use this as an opportunity to thank Ryan Bernhardt for all his work as our Pastoral Care Worker over the years. 

While Christmas and the upcoming Summer holidays can be a fun and enjoyable time for many, it can also be a tough time of year for some. If you do find yourself or others struggling over the holiday period I would strongly encourage you to seek some support and ensure your young people have a trusted adult to talk to. I have included some services to remind you of some of the supports that are available when times are tough. 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 

Lifeline - 13 11 14 

Headspace – 1800 650 890 or eheadspace.org.au  

CAMHS Connect - 1300 222 647 (1300 2 CAMHS)  

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a fantastic holiday and hope that you come back refreshed and enthusiastic for the New Year. 

Lucy Thiel 

Health and Wellbeing Coordinator