Wellbeing
At our school, student wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We want every student to feel safe, included and ready to learn. Whether your child needs help with their mental, emotional, social or physical wellbeing, we are here to help them thrive at school and in daily life.
As part of:
“a strategic and planned approach to develop whole school wellbeing processes that support the wellbeing of all students so they can connect, succeed, thrive and learn.†(Public Schools NSW – School Excellence Framework, p3.)
Wellbeing at the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ is implemented, evaluated and revised as part of the school plan’s strategic directions.
Our focus on Wellbeing considers existing school and DoE policies:
As the State’s only specialist music school, we are committed to developing in our students the knowledge, skills, understandings, attitudes, habits, dispositions and mindsets required to become Whole Musicians. We believe making music benefits the community and brings joy. The Whole Musician is creative and productive – and most importantly resilient. Combined with their knowledge of character strengths our students are focused on the belief Be Good, Feel Good and Do Good.
Physical wellbeing is an intrinsic part of a flourishing Whole Musician. We enjoy access to the Botanic Gardens and a number of sporting venues including Cook and Phillip Aquatic Centre, Tarpeian Way, King George Oval, Rushcutters Bay Tennis, Sydney University Sports etc.
Leadership: we believe all students should be equipped with the skills to lead when  they finish school. In their final two years of schooling all students receive Positive Leadership training and are admitted as School Leaders in Year 12 when they have completed their training.
Student Health and Safety
Like all NSW public schools, we promote the healthy development of students through:
- school programs and practices that protect and promote health and safety
- supporting individual students who need help with health issues
- providing first aid and temporary care of students who become unwell or who have an accident at school.
Our Green Room has resources that support our view of developing a strong sense of self-care and building resilience.
Resources to promote help seeking in the lead up to the school holidays
For All
- Be You support services infographic access
For all students
- headspace
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- Reach Out
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- If your friend is not okay click
- e-headspace flyer click
- How to handle a tough time, .
- You can find a variety of other headspace factsheets
-  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support – Crisis line
It can also be useful to have some information available about what to expect when receiving support online or phone, such as:
- Reach Out’s video about
- Reach Out’s factsheetÂ
Work and Study Support
- headspace Work and Study Programs support 15-25-year-olds to plan a career, find employment or work towards further education access here: Ìý²¹²Ô»å .
This information would also be helpful for parents of Yr. 12 students
For all parents
- Headspace
- Telephone support: Parentline NSW 1300 1300 52- Information relating to older children
- Â has tips and advice around a range of topics that can assist parents in supporting young people
- Â is a go to place to help you find information, services and resources to help yourself or your young person.
- Reach Out has
- Beyond Blue has some tips on
-  also has some practical tips on how to start conversations when you are worried about your young person
For Staff
- Reminder of EAP supports available and how to access during the holidays
Need support for your child's wellbeing?
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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.