Wellbeing Programs
Windsor High School provides numerous wellbeing programs across stages 4-6. These programs aim to support and inform students in a variety of areas including academia, health, relationships and leadership. By participating in these programs, students are able to access the resources and knowledge they need to navigate the journey from childhood into adulthood. Programs are delivered to age-appropriate cohorts by industry and community professionals, ensuring that your child is being provided with the best support and information available.
Should you feel that your child is in need of additional support, please do not hesitate to contact the Head Teacher Wellbeing during school hours.
WELLBEING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program |
Year |
Description |
Home Group Lessons |
7-8 |
At Windsor High School students are supported through fortnightly Home Group classes. Students are taught explicit core values and expectations regarding the whole school Positive Behaviour for Learning program. |
SRC |
7-12 |
Leadership training for students; providing a representative from all years to establish strong communication with the community and provide a student voice. |
Cyber Crime, Bullying and Harassment |
7-8 |
Presented by Police Youth Liaison Officer; targeting Year 7 and 8 students. Follow up lessons during Home Group lessons. |
Shine |
7-9 |
Wellbeing program designed to improve female self-concept, self-image and personal issues. |
Strength |
7-9 |
Wellbeing program designed to improve male self-concept, self-image and personal issues. |
Crossroads |
11 |
Senior mandatory course designed to minimise harm with drug use and foster better understanding of relevant health issues including driver safety and relationships. |
Camps |
7-12 |
All students will be offered leadership development opportunities within structured year camps. |
Links to Learning |
9 |
Program designed to engage "at risk" students who will receive support and education from community welfare workers and teachers. |
Fast forward |
7-12 |
Program run by Western Sydney University to promote university education opportunities to gifted and talented students. |
Premiers Volunteer program |
9-12 |
Students are expected to demonstrate commitment to community and school -based programs to build leadership and communication skills. Links to Duke of Edinburgh program. |
Peer support leadership training |
9-10 |
Students in Year 9 are targeted to become peer support leaders for the following Year 7 cohort. Training takes place term 4. |
Peer support- Year 7 |
7 |
Year 7 students are aligned with Year 10 mentors who support students both academically and personally as they begin their school life at Windsor High School. |
Vaccinations |
7 |
A government initiative which promotes community health through vaccinations to Year 7 and 9 students. |
Work education program/TAFE Links |
10-12 |
Students are provided with specialised educational programs addressing their needs and interests. These programs establish skills to enhance school to work opportunities and are facilitated between TAFE, school and external providers. |
Duke of Ed Award |
9-12 |
The program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a number of areas including: Outdoor recreation. |
Year 6-7 Transition Program |
5-6 |
The transition program provides support to new students from feeder Primary Schools. The Orientation day, sports gala day and faculty school visits help in providing a seamless movement to High School. |
Safe Celebrating |
10 |
Targeting Year 10 students to encourage harm minimisation at the end of the year in regards to alcohol use and decision making. |
Exit planning |
10-12 |
Meetings to determine students future goals and aspirations and possible assistance that the school may provide. |
RFS cadets |
9-10 |
Designed to encourage students to participate and gain knowledge in the Rural Fire fighting Service. Teamwork, communications and respect are promoted. |
Drum Beat |
7-10q |
A flexible program that combines experiential learning with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and engages young people and adults who may be anxious or resistant to 'talk based' therapies. |
Coordinated Support Program |
7-12 |
Is a process of providing high level integrated support for a limited number of students exhibiting behaviours of significant concern (internalising and externalising). |
Breakfast Club |
7-12 |
Breakfast and activities are provided for students before school on Monday and Thursday mornings run by Hawkesbury Community Services. Breakfast is provided for all students on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday run and donated by Hawkesbury Helping Hands. |
Cyber-Bullying |
7-10 |
The current workshops are delivered by the Police School Liaison Officer. Students are informed about their rights and responsibilities when using technology. Students will also complete a unit in Home Group on positive relationships. |
Peer Mediation |
7-12 |
Peer Mediation teaches students to resolve low-level conflicts using their peers as mediators. |
BAM |
7-10 |
A Boxing and Anger Management Program run by community youth services. |
Student Support Programs |
7-10 |
Run by the school's Student Support Officer for students in Years 7-10 to work on creating and maintaining positive relationships. |