A matrix has been developed for Pascoe Vale Girls College which identifies the expected behaviours based on our core values of Respect, Diversity and Achievement. The matrix is displayed in many locations throughout the College and is used as to support the building of a positive learning environment at Pascoe Vale Girls College.
The Student Wellbeing Team at Pascoe Vale Girls College works to ensure the promotion of positive wellbeing across the student population and broader PVGC community. To develop positive, confident and competent learners, PVGC’s whole school approach supports students and the school community to enhance wellbeing and build student resilience. This whole school approach is informed by the school values of respect, diversity and achievement.
The Wellbeing Team consists of psychologists, a social worker, mental health practitioner, secondary school nurse, and two Wellbeing & Inclusion Leading Teachers, who work alongs Sub School Leaders, Year Level Coordinators, Education Support staff and teachers.
The Wellbeing Team works to promote student wellbeing in a range of ways:
- Individual support and counselling to students;
- Comprehensive cognitive assessments;
- Staff professional development;
- Student health promotion;
- Support for student-led initiatives;
- Engaging relevant external organisations to provide programs addressing particular wellbeing needs where appropriate;
- Facilitating small group work, wellbeing sessions and whole school initiatives addressing a range of topics.
Getting in touch
The Student Wellbeing Team is available to provide support Monday to Friday during school hours across each school term.
Students can make a time to speak with one of the Wellbeing Team by:
- Talking to their Year Level Coordinator or Sub School Leader;
- Approaching a Wellbeing Team member directly to make a time to discuss support options;
- Making a Wellbeing Referral through Compass (can be found in School Favourites)
Parents/Guardians can raise a wellbeing concern by:
- Speaking to your child’s Year Level Coordinator or Sub School Leader;
- Contacting a member of the Wellbeing Team directly to discuss support options;
- Making a Wellbeing Referral through Compass (can be found in School Favourites)
- If you require an interpreter, this can be easily arranged.
Out of Hours Support
If support is required out of school hours or during school holidays for a wellbeing reason, please use one of the following options:
- If urgent, contact 000 or present to the Emergency Department of your local hospital
- Make an appointment with your family doctor/GP
- Contact a specialist mental health service in your area such as Headspace