Student wellbeing

Cecil Hills High School - case studies

The Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation in the NSW Department of Education has recognised Cecil Hills HS as a centre of excellence for student wellbeing. In order to help share our success with other schools, the NSW Department of Education created a case study outlining our structured approach to supporting student wellbeing. This includes a podcast with the Secretary of the NSW Department of Education.

Headspace

Headspace is a national youth mental health organisation with offices in Liverpool, Bankstown and Parramatta. Headspace is a one-stop shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support. Headspace also provides free online and telephone support.

• Headspace

Headspace guide to meditation

In 2021, Headspace worked with Netflix to create an information resource on meditation, which includes advice on techniques and guided meditation sessions.

• A new series by headspace
• Guide to meditation on Netflix

Smiling Mind app

The Smiling Mind App is a tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to the lives of young people. The app contains a number of mindfulness programs that can be used for as little as ten minutes a day.

• Smiling Mind app

School Counsellors

School Counsellors are employed by the NSW Department of Education (DoE) to assist students with a variety of educational, social and emotional issues. They can provide a number of services, including individual psychological assessments, counselling, educational assessments and assistance for students with special needs. School Counsellors work closely with the School Executive, Student Advisers, Careers Adviser, Support Teacher Learning Assistance and other staff to help individual students achieve their goals. They also provide a link between feeder primary schools and Cecil Hills High School, enabling a smoother transition into high school for many Year 7 students.

Our school counsellors are Mr Nathan Attard, Ms Belinda Simone. The counsellors may be contacted on 02 9822 1430. For information in community languages see School Counselling Service.

Students needing support out of school hours should call the Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 or Lifeline 13 1114.

• Visit website

The Street University

This year Cecil Hills High have partnered with The Street University Liverpool (Ted Noffs Foundation) to set up an outreach counselling service, operating out of the welfare hub every Monday. The Street University is a youth development project created by the Ted Noffs Foundation which provides various community-based services and interactive spaces for people aged 12 to 25.

Stymie

Stymie is an online tool that can be used by students to anonymously report bullying and other concerns. Students are able to access the Stymie website by clicking the button below or by using the QR code.

• Stymie

CHHS Wellbeing Hub

Cecil Hills High School Counsellors and the Student Support Officer would like to welcome you to our Wellbeing Hub website. This is your online wellbeing hub. The one place where you can find resources, contact organisations, find activities and have a good laugh.  

  WELLBEING HUB