Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing team at Yankalilla Area School understand the importance of holistic support of our students, addressing not only academic needs but also the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of each individual.
We aim to support a. school community where students can connect, belong and grow with pride
Our wellbeing team is dedicated to providing students with the connections, resources and skills they need to successfully navigate their lives and become confident, resilient, and compassionate individuals who are capable of facing life's challenges.
YAS Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is located in the main administration building and consists of individual private office spaces to accommodate 1:1 confidential appointments.
Contact the Wellbeing Team
Caregivers and Students are encouraged to discuss their needs or concerns with teacher(s) who are the first point of contact. Teachers may then refer a matter to the Wellbeing Team.
Alternatively, students, staff and families can make a referral to the Wellbeing Team through the following process.
Wellbeing Referral Process
For urgent or high-risk referrals (eg. risk of harm to self or others, police involvement etc), please contact the Student Wellbeing Team via email: dl.0766.wellbeing@schools.sa.edu.au or report concerns directly to Student Services.
To meet with the Wellbeing Team (Student Wellbeing Leader, wellbeing staff, or Pastoral Care Worker) please take one of the following actions:
Students:
- Speak to your Teacher or Sub School Leader, or
- go to Student Services and ask to see member of the Wellbeing Team, or
- Email the Wellbeing Team at dl.0766.wellbeing@schools.sa.edu.au
Parents and families:
- Discuss student concerns with the Teacher or relevant Sub School Leader who can support you by placing a wellbeing referral, or
- Email the Wellbeing Team at dl.0766.wellbeing@schools.sa.edu.au
You will receive a response from The Wellbeing Team within 24 hours. In the meantime, you may like to utilise one of the below resources:
- The Australian Parenting Network Raising Children Network
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - email and webchat service available https://kidshelpline.com.au/
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Youth Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/young-people
- ReachOut.com https://au.reachout.com/
- Headspace https://headspace.org.au/
- Bullying no way https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/
- CAMHS https://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/our-network/camhs
- Shine https://shinesa.org.au/
- eSafety Commissioner Online safety | eSafety Commissioner
- Better Mental Health Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health | Science. Compassion. Action.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
At Yankalilla Area School, we believe that Student attendance at school is a key driver of success both academically and socially. Research shows that absenteeism can increase social isolation, including alienation and lack of engagement with the school community and peers, leading to emotional and behavioural difficulties (Carroll, 2013; Gottfried, 2014). It is also associated with an increased likelihood of drop-out (Keppens & Spruyt, 2017; London, Sanchez, Castrechini, & Castrechini, 2016). It is important that families support their students to be at school every day
One or two days a week doesn’t seem like much but…
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If you miss… |
That equals… |
Which is… |
And over 13 years of schooling that’s… |
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One day per fortnight |
20 days per year |
4 weeks per year |
Nearly 1 years |
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One day per week |
40 days per year |
8 weeks per year |
Nearly 2 years |
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2 days per week |
80 days per year |
16 weeks per year |
Over 5 years |
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3 days per week |
120 days per year |
24 weeks per year |
Nearly 8 years |
How about 10 minutes late a day? Surely that won’t affect me?
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Missing just… |
That equals… |
Which is… |
And over 13 years of schooling that’s… |
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10 minutes per day |
50 minutes per week |
Nearly 1 weeks per year |
Nearly a year |
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20 minutes per day |
1 hr 40 minutes per week |
Over 2 weeks per year |
Nearly 1 year |
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30 minutes per day |
2 hrs 30 minutes per week |
4 weeks per year |
Nearly 1 years |
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1 hour per day |
1 day per week |
8 weeks per year |
Over 2 years |
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EVERY DAY COUNTS! If you want to be successful at school then YES, attendance does matter! |