Students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy, safe and happy, therefore, student welfare is the responsibility of all staff working in a whole school context. Student learning cannot be separated from welfare.

Helping students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours are goals that have long been shared by teachers, student support services staff and parents. It requires that each young person is educated in an environment which provides for their individual development. This has been a long standing challenge for all involved in education.

Katherine High School’s Student Wellbeing Team aims to provide a balanced approach to supporting schools and young people. The education system must have the capacity to respond to young people with demanding and complex needs, provide effective links with community service providers, build on, link to and enhance current initiatives and programmes as well as facilitate a strong focus on primary prevention and early intervention.

Well Being Team