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CONTENTS

Corowa High School - Student Wellbeing Policy ............................................................................................. 4

Creating A Positive School Culture .................................................................................................................. 4

Communication between School and the Home ............................................................................................ 5

BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR STUDENTS ........................................................................................................... 6

corowa High School - Pbl Matrix ..................................................................................................................... 8

WELLBEING REWARDS SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 9

Staff Roles ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Reward System – Points Based ..................................................................................................................... 10

Awards Criteria .............................................................................................................................................. 11

PBL Rewards Points ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Student Reward Excursions and Events ........................................................................................................ 12

Additional School Awards: ............................................................................................................................ 12

WELLBEING SCHEMES WITHIN COROWA HIGH SCHOOL...................................................................... 14

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Corowa High School - Student Wellbeing Policy Preamble 1. This policy should at all times be used in conjunction with:

• Student Welfare Policy, 1996, • Student Discipline in Government School, 2006

o Codes of Behaviour for Students o Suspension and Expulsion of School Students Procedures o Guidelines for the Use of Timeout Strategies Including Dedicated Timeout Rooms

• The Education Act, 1990 (as amended 2014), • Procedural Fairness in the Department of Education and Training 1998.

o Legal Issues Bulletin 3 (Reviewed 2012) • Every Student Every School, 2012 • Wellbeing Framework for Schools, April 2015 • School Sport Guidelines: http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au

2. The implementation of this policy will ensure Corowa High School provides “effective learning and teaching within secure, well-managed environments, in partnership with parents/caregivers and the wider school community.” (p.4. Student Welfare Policy)

3. Corowa High School recognises that for procedural fairness to occur all people have the right to be

heard and the right for an impartial decision to be made. Our school’s Student Wellbeing Policy has been designed to reflect this.

4. This policy has been developed to enable the incorporation of the major themes of the Wellbeing

Framework (Connect, Succeed and Thrive) as that framework is further developed. 5. This school policy reflects the move, in 2015, to the Compressed Curriculum delivery mode for

senior students. This is particularly relevant in the area of academic awards.

CREATING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Corowa High School aims to create a culture that encourages students to grow academically, socially and culturally. Its structures and programs are constantly being evaluated and modified to encourage this culture. In particular, the school aims to:

• Reward student effort and ACHIEVEMENT in all fields of endeavour; • Provide positive strategies to help students gain the most from their school experience; • Encourage RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE relationships within the school community;

These values are encompassed and reflected in our mission statement and in our Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) Program.

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Communication between School and the Home The Corowa High School - Wellbeing Policy is managed through the SENTRAL software package. This allows access to a range of tools, for example, timetables, attendance data, PBL data, reports, parent teacher night bookings and assessment data.

• Parents and students are able to access information and communicate with the school via the school portal, i.e. www.corowahighschool.com.au .

• Parents can register for access through this site or assistance is available via the school front office staff.

• Students are able to use their school username and password.

Corowa High also has a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/corowahighschool and produces an electronic newsletter fortnightly. This newsletter is distributed to parents and students by email. Attendance at Parent Teacher Nights, special information evenings, appointments and informal discussions with teachers are encouraged. Parent Teacher Nights are conducted each semester for the Junior School (Year 7 to 9) and the Senior School (Year 10 to 12). Parents are able to book an appointment through the Parent Portal or by contacting the school administration office.

Mission Statement RESPECT RESPONSIBLE ACHIEVE

Our school aims to prepare students for the future by providing a quality education for all and opportunities for every student to achieve personal excellence.

Our school motto, Carpe Diem – ‘Seize the Day’ – is at the heart of the personal and community values that we uphold. Three values underpin our vision: respect,

responsibility and achievement. We will promote these values through a strong focus on learning, high expectations,

building on tradition and a positive attitude to change.

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BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR STUDENTS

Corowa High School along with all NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive and responsive learning environments for everyone. We teach and model the behaviours we value

in our students. In NSW public school students are expected to:

• Respect all members of the school community and show courtesy to all students, teachers and community members

• Follow school and class rules and follow the directions of their teachers • Strive for the highest standards in learning • Resolve conflict respectfully, calmly and fairly • Comply with the school’s uniform policy or dress code • Attend school every day (unless legally excused) • Respect all property • Not be violent or bring weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco into our schools • Not bully, harass, intimidate or discriminate against anyone in our schools

Schools take strong action in response to behaviour that is detrimental to self or others or to the achievement of high quality teaching and learning. The Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) framework underpins our Student Wellbeing Policy. There are both rewards and discipline aspects to it and both are fundamental to its operation. These are our PBL expectations for the whole school:

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Expected Student Behaviour – as embedded in our PBL Policy Respect (CHS PBL – Respect)

• Treat one another with dignity • Speak and behave courteously • Cooperate with others • Develop positive and respectful relationships and think about the effect on relationships

before acting • Value the interests, ability and culture of others • Dress appropriately by complying with the school uniform or dress code • Take care with property

Safety (CHS PBL - Responsible)

• Model and follow departmental, school and/or class codes of behaviour and conduct • Negotiate and resolve conflict with empathy • Take personal responsibility for behaviour and actions • Care for self and others • Avoid dangerous behaviour and encourage others to avoid dangerous behaviour

Engagement (CHS PBL - Achieve)

• Attend school every day (unless legally excused) • Arrive at school and class on time • Be prepared for every lesson • Actively participate in learning • Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning

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COROWA HIGH SCHOOL - PBL MATRIX LOCATION RESPECT RESPONSIBLE ACHIEVE

Whole School

• Listen to others • Look after all property • Be considerate • Be co-operative

• Wear your school uniform • Keep your environment

clean • Bring the right equipment • Be on time

• Be ready to learn • Encourage others • A friendly and fair

environment • Do your personal best • Carpe Diem

Classroom

• Listen to others • Follow teacher

instructions • Look after all property • Be considerate and co-

operative

• Bring the right equipment • Be on time • Work as a team

• Be ready to learn • Take pride in what you do • Strive to improve • Enjoy success

Canteen • Use good manners • Line up correctly

• Wait quietly & patiently • Buy for yourself

• A friendly and fair environment

Assembly • Listen • Follow instructions

• Enter quietly • Be attentive

• Appreciate and • acknowledge your peers

Walkways • Co-operate with others • Be safe • Keep Left

To & from school

• Use appropriate language

• Be polite • Obey bus rules • Look after all property

• Use footpaths • Use school crossings • Obey road rules

• Be on time • Wear your uniform • Safety • Be a good citizen

Excursions / Sport • Wear your uniform • Follow instructions

• Be organised • Be safe

• Be a good sportsperson • Have a go!

• • •

Front Office • Good manners • Speak kindly

• Wait quietly and patiently • Be a good citizen

Library

• Look after all property • Be considerate • Be co-operative • Use appropriate

language and actions

• Be polite • Enter and leave quietly • Bring the right equipment

• Be ready to learn • A friendly and fair

environment

Playground

• Care for your environment

• Care for people & property

• Use appropriate language & actions

• Follow instructions

• Bin your rubbish • Be polite • Be positive

• Safety • Be friendly, fair and

co-operative • A clean environment • In class on time

Toilets • People’s privacy and property

• Flush and wash hands • Keep area clean

• A safe and healthy environment

Each faculty have developed a faculty PBL Matrix which is relevant to each subject area. These are posted and continuously reviewed and discussed with classes

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WELLBEING REWARDS SYSTEM

Following is an outline of how students are recognised for their achievement and effort within Corowa High School and the school community. Staff Roles

Teacher

• Classroom • Playground • Sport/Excursion Organiser • Committee/Event Organiser

• ‘Catch Them Being Good’ - positive verbal/non-verbal acknowledgement/encouragement • Use physical rewards for example stickers. • SENTRAL Reward (individual/group) – verbally inform student/s, ensure all year levels are rewarded equally • SENTRAL email/letter to home as appropriate. • Notify social media and Newsletter Coordinators of events. • Ensure records are kept to recognise student achievement at formal occasions including Presentation Day, Carpe Diem Awards and Semester Awards.

Roll Call Teacher • Notify roll call group of individual Rewards Points each fortnight. • Uniform / Attendance – calculate term based rewards

Sports Coordinator • Monitor sports staff use of SENTRAL Rewards • SENTRAL congratulatory email/letter to home • Reward sporting achievement via SENTRAL, assemblies, newsletters, Corovian and Facebook • Ensure records are kept to recognise student achievement at formal occasions including Presentation Day, Carpe Diem Awards and Semester Awards.

Head Teacher • Supervise staff use of SENTRAL Rewards • SENTRAL congratulatory email/letter to home • Recognise faculty achievement via SENTRAL, assemblies, Facebook, newsletters and Corovian • Ensure records are kept to recognise student achievement at formal occasions including Presentation Day, Carpe Diem Awards and Semester Awards.

Year Adviser

• SENTRAL congratulatory email/letter to home when appropriate • Recognise faculty achievement via SENTRAL, assemblies, Facebook, newsletters and Corovian • Initiate and present Bronze Awards. • Organise both the PBL Rewards Activities. • Represent their Year group at formal occasions.

Deputy • Ensure staff uses SENTRAL Rewards. • Congratulatory phone call/email/letter to home • Recognise achievement via SENTRAL, assemblies, Facebook, newsletters and Corovian • Organise Silver Award BBQ and certificate

Principal

• Congratulatory phone call/email/letter to home • Recognise achievement via SENTRAL, assemblies, Facebook, newsletters and Corovian • Organise Gold Award Morning Tea and certificate • Organise Principal’s Award and Seize the Day Award – Application Form

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REWARD SYSTEM – POINTS BASED

AWARD ACKNOWLEDGED WHO / WHEN

CARPE DIEM

<30 pts

RUBY ≥30 pts

• Roll Call • Student Portal

• Deputy: D10 • Parent & student access

SAPPHIRE ≥100 pts

• Roll Call • Student Portal • Sem 1 Reward Activity

• Deputy: D10 • Parent & student access • PBL Committee

BRONZE ≥150 pts

• Bronze Achievement Cert • Parent Letter • Sem 2 Reward Activity • All prior acknowledgements

• Year Advisor: In class • Year Advisor • PBL Committee

SILVER ≥250 pts

• Silver Achievement Cert • Deputy BBQ • Parent Letter • Social Media • All prior acknowledgements

• Deputy: Full Assembly • Deputy Principal • Deputy’s Report & PBL

GOLD ≥350 pts

• Gold Achievement Cert • Parent Letter • Student Morning Tea • Social Media • All prior acknowledgements

• Principal: Full Assembly • Principal • Principal & parents • Principal’s report & PBL

CRITERIA AWARDS

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

NOMINATION (one per

stage)

Student nominates • Points Based Rewards o 2 Silvers – 1 per year or o 1 Gold in a Stage • Complete 5 criteria of 8

• Collect form from Principal • Principal: Presentation Day • Student’s name recorded

on Principal’s Award Board

Seize the Day Award

STUDENT NOMINATION

3 Principal’s Awards over 6 years

• Principal: Presentation Day • Student’s name recorded

on Principal’s Award Board

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Awards Criteria:

PBL AWARDS CRITERIA OUTCOME Bronze

A student has been awarded 150 or more PBL Rewards points within a Curriculum year

The Bronze Award will result in: • Presentation of a Bronze Achievement Certificate by the Year Adviser in class. • Parents notified of this award. • Student being eligible to participate in a Semester Reward Activity • Acknowledged in school media releases. • Student is eligible for any prior acknowledgements.

Silver

A student has been awarded 250 or more PBL Rewards points within a Curriculum year

The Silver Award will result in: • Presentation of a Silver Achievement Certificate by the Deputy at a full assembly . • Parents notified of this award. • Invitation to the Deputy’s BBQ. • Acknowledged in school media releases. • Student being eligible for any prior acknowledgements.

Gold

A student has been awarded 350 or more PBL Rewards points within a Curriculum year

The Gold Award will result in: • Presentation of a Silver Achievement Certificate by the Deputy at a full assembly . • Parents notified of this award. • Invitation to the Deputy’s BBQ. • Acknowledged in school media releases. • Student being eligible for any prior acknowledgements.

Principal Award

To be successful in their application for a Principal’s Award, students will have to show excellent achievement in five of the areas nominated on the application form

The Principal’s Award will result in: • Presentation of a Certificate and $25.00 bursary at Presentation Day. • Parents invited to Presentation Day. • Student’s name listed on the Principal Award Board in the school foyer. • Recognition in the school newsletter. • Recognition of their achievement in their school reference.

Seize the Day Award

The Principal will determine who is to receive this award based on records from the Principal Award – Honour Board. This award recognises those students who achieve three Principal’s Awards during their school career

The Seize the Day Award will result in: • Presentation of a Certificate and $25.00 bursary at Presentation Day. • Parents invited to Presentation Day. • Student’s name asterisked on the Principal’s Award Board in the school foyer. • Recognition in the school newsletter. • Recognition of their achievement in their school reference.

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PBL Rewards Points Points are allocated to students in recognition of their achievement using the Sentral wellbeing program.

Teacher Merit 3 Points

Teacher Merit 5 Points

Compressed Curriculum Senior Merit 5 Points

Compressed Curriculum Senior Merit 10 Points

School Service Merit 10 Points

Attendance Merit (>=85% / term) 5 Points / Term

Uniform Merit (>=5 entries / term with or without a note) 5 Points / Term

Semester Award (>=80% / Semester. Deputy calculated from School Reports)

20 Points / Semester

Student Reward Excursions and Events: Each semester Year Advisors plan a rewards excursion or event to acknowledge those students who have continuously demonstrated our school values of Respect, Responsible, Achieve. To be eligible to participate in these excursions and events, students must have accumulated enough PBL points to demonstrate a commitment to these school values. As these excursions and events are aimed at acknowledging those students who continually and consistently apply themselves, students who have received discipline based entries that contradict our school values will be ineligible to attend.

Additional School Awards:

Education Week Carpe Diem Awards

These awards are to celebrate current student achievements for the year up to Education Week. Students are nominated by teaching staff and school committees to the Principal. The award recognises students who have followed the school motto of Carpe Diem – Seize the Day for the current year. These awards should not be confused to the “Carpe Diem Wall Award”, which are presented to former Corowa High students from 1968 onwards.

Semester and Dual Semester Academic Awards

Semester and Dual Semester awards for ‘excellence’ and ‘effort’ are generated from the student’s reports and presented at Formal Assemblies and Presentation Day.

Semester “Excellent Achievement” Awards are given as follows:

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• Stages 4 and 5 – students who have made excellent progress and have achieved over 80% of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘High’ categories for the ‘Overall Achievement’ report indicator across all subjects.

• Stage 6 – students who have made excellent progress and have achieved over 66.7% of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘High’ categories for the ‘Overall Achievement’ report indicator across all subjects.

Semester ‘Outstanding Effort’ Awards are given as follows:

• Stage 4 and 5 – students who have displayed consistent and conscientious effort in all subjects and have achieved over 80% of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘High’ categories for the ‘Effort’ report indicator across all subjects.

• Stage 6 – students who have displayed consistent and conscientious effort in all subjects and have achieved over 66.7% of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘High’ categories for the ‘Effort’ report indicator across all subjects.

Dual Semester Awards

• Students who gain a Semester 1 and Semester 2 award in the same category will be given a Dual Semester Award.

Presentation Assemblies

The school will recognise student achievements at the Presentation Day ceremony and Achievement Assembly. The awards presented at these events will reflect the diversity of endeavour and achievement of students throughout the year.

Achievement Assembly: Presentation Day Ceremony • Semester Awards • PBL – Gold and Silver • Debating • Public Speaking • Age Champions • Sport Awards (trophies)

• Dux • First in Subject • Academic Awards • Carpe Diem Wall • Major Sporting Awards • Principal’s Award

“Carpe Diem Wall”

The aim of this award is to acknowledge ex-students of Corowa High School (since 1968) who have gone on in life to be positive role models to our students by “Seizing the Day”.

The “Carpe Diem Wall” award is presented to those who have seized the day by making a positive contribution to their community and achieving to the highest level in their chosen endeavour. Nominees must have attended Corowa High School for at least two years.

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Wellbeing Schemes within Corowa High School Students are encouraged to become involved in these schemes both for their own welfare and the welfare of the wider school community:

• Student Wellbeing Committee

This team consists of: o Year Advisers, o Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) o School Counsellor o Supervisor of Female Students o Deputy Principal o SRC Coordinator o Peer Mediation Coordinator o Leadership in Middle School (LIMS) / School Volunteer Program (SVP) Coordinator o Peer Leadership Coordinator o Sport Coordinator o PBL Representative

Responsibilities include: o Participation in meetings o Setting student wellbeing policy and monitoring targets o Oversee all Wellbeing subcommittees

• Learning Support Team (LST)

This team consists of: o Year Advisers, o LaST o School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) as required o School Counsellor o Supervisor of Female Students (SoFS)

Responsibilities include: o Participation in Learning Support Team meetings o Identify student differentiation requirements and o Classroom support

• Year 7, 8 and 9 Camps

The purpose of these camps is to increase self-esteem and promote cooperation and conflict resolution skills within the group. The Year 8 and 9 Camps may be combined depending on student numbers.

• Student Incentive Schemes

Staff may choose to run term or year incentive schemes to target specific needs over and above the existing student wellbeing system. This may take the form of special excursions, barbecues, day trips and camps.

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• Leadership in Middle School (LIMS)

Students volunteer for this program in Year 7 and/or 8 with the aim to complete it by Semester 1 – Year 9. LIMS aims to encourage and promote whole school ownership and involvement in student welfare, leadership and participation by students undertaking a range of tasks.

• Student Volunteer Program (SVP)

Students volunteer for this program in Year 9 and/or 10 with the aim to complete a minimum of 20 hours of voluntary service within the school and/or community. This is a NSW state recognised award.

• Student Representative Council (SRC – Yr 8 to 12)

Students are elected to the SRC in Year 8 to 11 during Term 3. Nominees must have completed either LIMS or SVP prior to the elections to be eligible and have shown a commendable attitude to school and our school community.

• School Leadership

School Captains and Vice Captains are elected from the newly elected Year 12 SRC. Students must have had at least 1 year leadership service on the SRC. Nominees must give a speech to the school and are voted on by Year 10, Year 11 and staff. Sports House Captains and Sports House Vice Captains are elected from the new Year 12 by all students from Year 7 to 12 and staff. Both leadership groups must complete a formal application.

• Peer Mediation

Year 9 student volunteers are trained as Peer Mediators. Once in Year 10, they undertake to mediate disputes between fellow students, as a neutral person. The students need to be fair, reliable, good communicators, and understand the importance of confidentiality.

• Peer Leadership

Year 10 student volunteers are trained to be Peer Leaders to assist students with the transition from primary to secondary school. This program is coordinated by the Peer Leadership Coordinator with assistance from the Year 7 and Year 11 Advisers. In the year following the training, the Senior Students work with the Year 7 students in Term 1. There are sessions every week culminating in the Senior Students attending the Year 7 camp.

• Crossroads The 25 hour health program commences at the end of Year 10 and involves activity throughout Year 11 and 12. Students attend programs such as Coolheads, Life Coaching and Study Skills.

• Suspension Return Procedures

This procedure involves the Principal and Deputy Principal looking at each individual case for students who have returned from suspension. A re-entry program is designed for the student that aims to address the specific issues that have led to the suspension. It involves the specific student and parent/s, and support personnel where appropriate.

• Review Meetings

These meeting are set up to support individual students in various aspects of their schooling and occur at regular intervals. Participants may include:

• At least one parent or care giver

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• the student • School Counsellor • Year Adviser • Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) • Support agencies where appropriate

• Individual Education Programs (IEPs)

Individual Education Programs allow differentiation of educational learning for those students identified with learning needs. Differentiated Learning Program adjustments are undertaken by classroom teachers in consultation with the LaST if required.

• Year Advisers

These people form the focus of the “hands on” student wellbeing activities of the school. They are central to the School’s wellbeing strategies as they are usually the first port of call for students and parents. They form the nucleus of the Student Wellbeing Committee and provide a significant input into the wellbeing programs provided by the school.

• Teacher Mentor Program

This program allowed individual students from Year 7 to 12 to work closely with a trusted teacher and get assistance to resolve issues concerning academic issues and personal problems.

• ‘10% of TOP’ Program Senior Students within Year 11 and 12 can request the support of a Teacher Mentor to assist them with issues concerning HSC Preparation, Time Management and personal issues. This is organised by the Year 11 and 12 Year Advisors.

• Child Protection Procedures

All staff are to follow the Child Protection procedures mandated in the NSW Department of Education policies.

• Supervisor of Female Students (SoFS)

This person has a role that specifically relates to the wellbeing of the female students. Students may self-refer. Teachers may seek assistance of the SoFS where required.

• School Counsellor

The School Counsellor is a trained psychologist and plays a very important role in student wellbeing. Student may self-refer or be referred by teachers. Parents may contact the School Counsellor for assistance.

• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)

Support is provided for students learning English as an additional language or dialect so they can fully participate in schooling and reach their full potential. The level of support is determined by the funding received.

• Linkages Program

A Linkages Program is conducted for Years 4, 5 and 6 each year. This program allows students from the feeder primary schools to visit Corowa High School and engage in activities which seek to increase their confidence on entering high school. As a part of this program, Year 6 attend a series of organised afternoon Linkage visits, generally 3 weeks in succession, where they undertake a range of high school activities.

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The NSW State Orientation Day for Year 6 also allows students to undertake class activities and develop relationships with Senior Peer Leaders and staff and become familiar with school routines.

• Careers Support

The Careers Advisor assists students in preparing for the workplace through the development of Curriculum Vitaes, work experience organisation, applications for School Based Traineeships (SBATs), subject selection advice, face to face job readiness activities and Tertiary Entry applications and advice, both pre and post HSC Examinations.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait (ATSI) Support

ATSI students are supported through an appointed ATSI Coordinator who is responsible for supporting ATSI students and ensuring that each student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The ATSI Coordinator also represents Corowa High School at Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) meetings.

• Mind Matters

This is an integrated whole-school approach that has been designed to build resilience in students and promote mental wellbeing. The program aims to enhance the development of the school environment where young people feel safe, valued, engaged and purposeful. Mind Matters is designed to help school communities to take action in creating a positive climate of mental and physical health within secondary schools. It has a strong focus on the development of supportive relationships and students developing coping mechanisms.

• Resilience Building Students are educated about building their resilience capacity and who to go to get assistance when a serious problem occurs. This is done through our PBL lessons in Roll Call, specialised presentations, assemblies, school camps, newsletters and our school Facebook page. Staff have agreed that they will employ a zero tolerance policy to bullying and that they will intervene in all instances.

• Special Religious Education (SRE) Scripture is taught by authorised church leaders, volunteers and employed high school SRE teachers from the churches in the local community.

In addition to the specific programs and people listed above, all staff have a Wellbeing role in supporting our students. It is expected that teachers:

• take the welfare and best interests of students into account when designing lessons, teaching programs and organising sport

• intervene in issuing of concern • record wellbeing incidences on SENTRAL – both Reward and Discipline • notify relevant staff if a student needs support. This intervention may be as simple as directing

students to stop or may require the matter to be handed on to the Year Adviser, Supervisor of Female Students, School Counsellor or Deputy Principal.

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External Support Agencies Corowa High School has developed strong links with a range of external support agencies. They include, but are not limited to:

• Local Doctors and Allied Health Professionals • Corowa Community Health • Local Police • Police Youth Liaison Officer • Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHs) • Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO) • Intereach