Wellbeing
At Keira High School, we care about both learning and wellbeing. We want every student to feel safe, included, and ready to learn each day.
Our Wellbeing Team is led by Head Teacher Vicky Vlahakis, alongside our Year Advisers, Student Support Officers, and School Counsellors. Together, they deliver a wide range of high-quality programs and initiatives, including:
- Cyber Safety and Cyberbullying workshops
- R U OK? Day
- White Ribbon Day
- Purple Ribbon Day
- Physical and Social Wellbeing programs
- Daily food assistance through the Breakfast Club, a free service for all students
Keira High School was ranked ‘Excelling’ in its most recent external school evaluation, reflecting our strong commitment to supporting the wellbeing and success of every student.
How we support student wellbeing
Supporting each student’s mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is part of everyday school life.
We do this through:
- teachers who help students feel welcome and included
- access to school counsellors, school psychologists and specialist staff
- programs that support health, social skills, attendance and positive behaviour
- help for students who are new or changing year levels
- clear expectations for behaviour and respectful relationships
- staff who get to know each child and work closely with families
- developing health care plans for students
- open communication about wellbeing and support.
Visit Our principal and staff to learn about our wellbeing and specialist support staff.
School Counselling Service
In all New South Wales government schools, there is a counsellor who is a qualified teacher and educational psychologist with special training to help students with any problems they are having, or to help them get information they may need. This service is free and confidential.
Why do students see the Counsellor?
Academic problems
- Worries about progress
- Indecision about staying at school
- No quiet place to study at home
Personal problems
- Sadness in missing your country/friends
- Feeling lonely at school
- Home problems such as not getting along with family members
- Feeling anxious about making friends
To make an appointment with the School Counsellor please contact us and ask to speak with your Deputy Principal or the Head Teacher of Wellbeing.
Counselling for Families
Our school counsellor is available to support families experiencing trauma or significant change. Please contact the school to make an appointment. For information in community languages, visit the School Counselling Service.
Outside the school system, families can also access free 24 hour telephone counselling services:
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Mensline Australia (support for men) – 1300 789 978 https://mensline.org.au/
- Parent Line (advice & information for parents) – 1300 1300 52 https://www.parentline.org.au/
Need support for your child's wellbeing?
Get in touch to talk about the right support for your child.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.