Counsellors

Carol Shepherd (Junior School - years 8-10)

Responsible for:

• providing professional counselling support to students and staff
• providing leadership and monitoring aspects of curriculum for Aboriginal students
• management of the Scholarship programme
• enrolment and subject selection of new students
• promotion and supporting programmes in conflict resolution, peer mediation, anger management, peer support and anti-bullying
• providing leadership and support for adaptive education programmes and students at risk

Penne Saffin (Senior School - years 11-13)

Responsible for:

• the provision of professional counselling support to students and staff
• enrolment and subject selection of new students
• liaison with Centrelink re youth allowances
• provision of an advisory service for tertiary pathways and subject selections
• working with the Vocational Education and Training/Pathways Coordinator and develop study skills programmes for all senior students

Gill Hastie (Youth Worker)

Responsible for:

• assisting the Student Counsellors in the provision of counselling and supporting students
• assisting teaching staff in the programming and delivery of alternative curriculum for girls
• liaising with community support services