Student Welfare Personnel

Debney Park Secondary College has a very strong commitment to supporting young people to achieve their full potential in learning and accessing a successful secondary education. The college has wide ranging policies and programs to assist young people, as well as a strong staff commitment to student welfare. This is demonstrated in the college¹s team approach to student welfare and management.

• The Core Program. All students in Years 7-10 have two periods of Core each week. The Core teacher is usually a subject teacher who is able to closely monitor students¹ progress and welfare. The Core program at each level delivers Drug Education, an Anti Bullying program and team building, It also promotes and educates young people on issues such as the environment, racism, study skills, stress management and a range of health issues.
  
  
• The Post-School Transition Co-ordinator provides students with appropriate pathways both in VCE and in tertiary selection. Students are counselled individually and in groups throughout their year 10 and VCE program to ensure that their program of studies meets their learning needs and future aspirations.
  
  
• Student Welfare Coordinator. The college has a full time SWC to assist young people who are experiencing difficulties and who require additional counselling and support. The SWC refers widely to agencies and works very closely with each of the teams to provide support and program development.
  
  
• The Community and Adolescent Health Worker (School Nurse) who works with individual students and their families and also with the teams and Core staff in the development of health related programs.
• A Youth Worker works with small groups of students and is involved in the Student Representative Council.
  
  
• The Youth Development Worker works closely with the Senior School co-ordination team. The Youth Development Worker monitors school attendance, lateness to school and works with families to ensure young people are in school. The Worker also takes a leading role in assisting senior school students individually plan for employment and further education pathways after they leave school.
  
  
• The Integration Coordinator leads a team of aides who work to support integration students in class. Specially modified programs are tailored to meet student¹s needs.
  
  
• The Student Services Co-ordinator and Assistant Principal play a leadership role in the development of programs and management of all students in the college.