Wellbeing

Welcome to the wellbeing hub

Our school values of respect, care, compassion, and honesty underpin student wellbeing at Aberfoyle Park High School. We incorporate the Berry Street Trauma Informed and Restorative Practices frameworks into our teaching as learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked. Young people with good wellbeing are more engaged and successful learners. Likewise, a good education contributes to positive lifelong wellbeing outcomes.

We facilitate learning and wellbeing through:

Building school-wide routines and body regulation by focusing on physical and emotional regulation of the stress response, de-escalation in school and classroom contexts, and mindfulness opportunities throughout the school day.
Increasing relational capacities in staff and students through attachment and attunement principles with specific relationship strategies to engage young people.
Employing engagement strategies that build willingness in struggling students.
Creating a strong culture of independence for academic tasks by nurturing resilience, emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
Harnessing a values and character strengths approach to enable successful student self-knowledge, which leads to empowered future pathways.
Restore relationships with students to staff and students to students when things have gone wrong by encouraging supportive and respectful behaviours. It puts the onus on individuals to be accountable for their behaviours and repair any harm caused to others due to their actions.

Student wellbeing team

The wellbeing team offers support and strategies to help students manage:

Relationships with family, teachers, peers and friends
Manage student concerns and build resilience
Improve attendance, learning and engagement at school
Course and career guidance and support from external agencies

Appointments can be made through the student services during recess and lunch.

The student wellbeing team consist of

2 student wellbeing leaders
2 youth workers
2 social workers
Aboriginal education community officer
Pastoral care worker.

Middle school leadership:

Year 7 leader and transition coordinator, year 8 leader, year 9 leader
B3 Assistant Principal middle school and years 7 to 12 student wellbeing

Senior school leadership:

Year 10 leader, year 11 leader, year 12 leader
VET coordinator,
B3 Assistant Principal senior school and whole school career pathways

Care group and wellbeing for learning

At Aberfoyle Park High School the care group teacher is also your child’s wellbeing for learning teacher. Care group is about establishing morning routines that set students up for success, create safety and support as a transitional routine (moving from one space to another). Care group focuses on connecting with others and explicitly teaching the school’s values.

The role of the care group teacher is to build relationships with students and families. Wellbeing for learning covers a range of topics about students’ wellbeing, incorporating the Berry Street Education Model, Child Protection Curriculum, future pathways planning and whole school events

Wellbeing programs

Girl power
A safe, supportive space for neurodiverse girls to build confidence, connection, and communication skills. Through engaging activities, the program fosters emotional resilience, self-regulation, and self-awareness while exploring social issues important to the group.

Huddle and Hoops
A dynamic program using basketball and fitness to reengage students in years 7 to 9 facing challenges with engagement, behaviour, and self-regulation. With a focus on goal setting, resilience and teamwork, students learn to break non-productive behaviour patterns and reconnect with their learning.

Boxing sessions
Delivered by Boxing Brothers Chris and Michael, this five-week program teaches discipline, resilience, and wellbeing through boxing techniques. Students also access an online fitness platform, supported by the wellbeing leader and support staff, ensuring continued learning and progress between sessions

Breakfast club
Run by our pastoral care worker, breakfast club provides a nourishing start to the day. Whether students need a meal or a calm space to connect and regulate, this welcoming environment sets them up for success. The club runs on Mondays and Fridays, 8:00am to 8:40am.

Culture connections
At Aberfoyle Park High School, we recognise and celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of students, staff and the community. These connections aim to create an inclusive and respectful environment that values diversity and promotes understanding among students.

SchoolTV

SchoolTV is an online resource that is designed to assist parents and caregivers to support their children and can be accessed through our school website. Each month, there will be an additional edition of materials on topical issues. Click the picture below to access SchoolTV.