Student Services of Greenvale Secondary College covers a number of areas of support to assist the wellbeing of students and families.
ALLIED HEALTH
The allied health team consists of a manager (qualified as a youth worker/counsellor and mental health specialist) x 3 Wellbeing Support Staff (counsellor, youth worker, social worker) and a Mental Health Practitioner.
The team provides crisis management and assessment, case management, psychoeducation and short-term counselling.
Referrals from: Individual, family, teacher, school staff and external services
CAREERS
Greenvale Secondary College is in the process of employing a Careers Counsellor. One of the responsibilities of this position will be the organization of work experience for the 2025 year 10 students.
If you or someone you know has the capacity to host a year 10 work experience placement in 2025 please complete the form at this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/GGdAuDke82
INCLUSION SUPPORT
Every child has the right to an education no matter the support requirements of the child. An extensive qualified team supported by Team Leader Luisa De Amicis provides additional support within the classroom in addition to small group work, support in the school yard and excursions.
Recruitment is occurring for an Inclusion Administrator who will support the administration requirements of funding applications and the coordination of Student Support Groups and the development of Individual Education Plans.
If you have significant concerns in relation to your child’s learning or functioning, please reach out to Luisa De Amics or Tanya Vella.
HEALTH
In collaboration with the First Aid Officer the role of Student Services in this area involves the development of student medical plans, organizing visits by the Dental Van and Optometrist, liaising with the Secondary School Nursing Program and the assistance of the ordination of the student immunisation program.
Members of the team have extensive knowledge of medical services in the North of Melbourne.
CULTURE
Greenvale Secondary College is lucky to be a diverse school who is represented by numerous cultures.
G5 THRIVE DAY 16TH SEPTEMBER. A DAY TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY.
On the 16th of September students and staff members will be invited to attend school in their traditional cultural dress or colors of their native land.
Students will present some information about their culture background to their classmates.
In addition, several presentations will be made to students allowing for increased development of knowledge in different cultures.
A special lunchtime opportunity with x2 Food Trucks selling culturally based food.
More info to come early September.
TRANSITIONS
Research indicates that one of the most challenging stages of one’s life is the transition from primary school to secondary school. In addition to this, another form of transition is for those students who enroll and exit from GSC throughout the year. Student Services members with other student engagement members support each of these transitions ensuring that connection, engagement and information exchange occurs for the success of the student.
HIGHLIGHTS
BREAKFAST CLUB
All students are invited to grab some breakfast on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school from the LNA kitchen.
Fruit is on offer during the breaks from the front office.
1000 GENERATIONS
Navigating adolescences can be a very trying time. One’s identity is further developing, with hormones racing around the body, pressures from peers, school and parents, in addition to all that comes with the online world.
The crew from 1000 Generations are working with some of our Year 8 Males and Year 9 Females students to support self-esteem, self-agency and efficacy.
BULLY NO WAY- NATIONAL WEEK OF ACTION 12TH TO 16TH AUGUST
This week is Bullying No Way: National week of action and we’re focusing on the importance of belonging. In our school, creating a sense of belonging is an important part of building an environment where bullying has no place.
Embracing diversity isn’t just about tolerance; it’s about actively embracing the richness that comes from unity in our differences. Understanding and compassion for others not only strengthen our personal connections with others but also significantly reduces the likelihood of hurtful behaviour in our school community. Positive relationships involve showing empathy, respect, and understanding towards one another, even when we may disagree.
Brainstorm Productions will be attending the school on Tuesday 13th August presenting “Stix and Stones” to the year 7 and 8 students in relation to the effects of bullying.
VICTORIA POLICE AND FEDERAL POLICE
Greenvale Secondary College welcomes the presence of members of the Victoria Police and also Federal Police as part of the ongoing development of knowledge for the students in relation to online behaviour, consent and safety.
