At Clare High School, the wellbeing of our students is at the centre of everything we do. We strive to develop the ‘whole-person’ and take pride in our approach to individualised learning that respects individual differences and fosters and grows the values and strengths of each of our students. Our Wellbeing Education operates within the context of the DfE Student Wellbeing Framework and adheres to our school values: Growth, Inclusion and Respect. We have developed our own Clare High School Wellbeing for Learning and Life Plan, which underpins our work in this area. We see wellbeing as an integral part of our students learning experience and believe that with a positive wellbeing, students and staff alike, have better resilience and coping strategies, have a more positive outlook on life and are more likely to achieve success. Our aim is to foster and develop the skills to learn, grow, and succeed in the 21st Century.
The Wellbeing Team
At Clare High School, we take pride in the depth of the experience and knowledge of our Wellbeing Team. Our Team consists of a Student Wellbeing Support Teacher, Pastoral Care Worker, Youth Worker and a school based Mental Health Practitioner, led by our Wellbeing Coordinator, Mandy Knight. Additionally, we offer ‘Doctors on Campus’ where our students have fortnightly access to local GPs. The depth of experience means the wellbeing team is equipped to respond to a multitude of needs including:
The Wellbeing Centre
The Wellbeing Centre is located in the recently developed Student Hub. The space is separated from the broader school community to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the students accessing wellbeing services. This wellbeing area consists of private suites that are screened from the student study area, thereby creating a quiet space that facilitates safety and security.
Pastoral Care
We offer a structured, weekly Wellbeing Education Program, across all year levels. This program incorporates our school values of Growth, Respect and Inclusion, working together with staff, students, families and community. The sessions are run in Roll Class groups and offer opportunities for cross-age interaction amongst our students.