Aim of Student Services

Balwyn High School acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are intrinsically linked and aim to promote a culture where all members of the school community recognise the significant role they have in contributing to an individual’s wellbeing. Student Services plays a crucial role in supporting our school community to be a respectful, diverse and supportive one, where students have the capacity to develop their individual interests and strengths.

Student Services Team

The team is comprised of two Directors, one for each sub-school, psychologists, a mental health practitioner, chaplain, counsellors and a wellbeing dog. Services range from one-on-one support through to whole school programs. It is fundamental to acknowledge that Student Learning and Wellbeing Managers and teachers are a vital source of support in the daily lives of students and their families. The team collaborates closely to ensure that we meet wellbeing needs as they arise abut also through the running of many proactive programs and events.

Dimensions of Wellbeing

The many dimensions of wellbeing highlight the need for integrating and delivering a whole school approach. Student Services aims to encourage young people in the development of skills which build their resilience enabling them to deal with any challenges they may face and ultimately become more capable adults. One of the most important aspects relating to positive student wellbeing is the culture of relationships within a school, including the important partnership between home and school.