The Wellbeing Team
Wellbeing Executives
Wellbeing executives at Kingsford Smith School facilitate the coaching and engagement of staff with a student-centred approach. They lead the referral process for the school psychologist, youth workers and youth health nurse. The Wellbeing Executive conducts check-ins with students, issues exit cards, uses SAS to identify attendance concerns, facilitates restorative conferences and communicates between family and teams.
Wellbeing executives facilitate the case management of students. They are involved in the reporting process, including delegating status, consideration and exemptions for students. They facilitate the building of year-level culture, organising camps, excursions and other year-level events and activities. The SEL curriculum is created by Wellbeing Executives and taught by Homeroom teachers.
Disability Education Contact Officer
The DECO/Inclusive Education Executive works closely with families of Disability Education and Inclusion Support students to ensure students’ academic and wellbeing success. They are involved in creating and sharing Individualised Learning Plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and other documentation to support students with a recognised need or disability. The DECO/Inclusive Education Executive manages our Learning Support Assistant team and liaises with internal and external support agencies. They also work with Curriculum teams to support differentiated learning for our Disability Education and Inclusion Support students.
Youth Workers
The youth workers at Kingsford Smith School work within the well-being team. They work with students in groups or one-on-one, supporting them with school engagement, confidence, social issues, well-being, and more. Youth workers can refer students to services throughout Canberra and help build a support network for them. The youth workers facilitate programs they have created or organise service providers to run them, these programs are a great way to target specific needs and boost school connection.
School Psychologist
The school psychologist conducts psychological and educational assessments, writes reports and provides recommendations. They provide counselling support to students and, where appropriate, refer young people to external services or programs within education. The school psychologist collaborates with other professionals as a part of a multidisciplinary team to support and enhance student wellbeing, learning and engagement. They can also provide information and psychological education to students, staff, parents and carers.
School Psychologists who work closely with parents, teachers and students to address significant learning, family and mental health issues which impact a student's abilities to participate in learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who should I contact if I have concerns about my child’s wellbeing?
A: The first point of contact should be your child’s Homeroom teacher, who will then discuss your child's needs with the Wellbeing Executive.
Q What should I do if my child can’t attend school for any period of time?
A: If it is a planned absence, such as a family holiday, please advise your child’s homeroom teacher in advance. If it is an unexpected absence (such as sickness), please contact the attendance office at info@kss.act.edu.au. Alternately, call (02) 6142 3399. You can log into the parent portal and enter any absences. Extended absences should be discussed with the Wellbeing Executive.
Q Who should I contact if my child is struggling academically?
You can contact your child’s homeroom teacher or the faculty executive to discuss any concerns you have.
Q: My child has a learning difficulty or disability. Who do I contact?
A: If your child has a diagnosed learning difficulty or disability, you can contact our Disability Education Contact Officer/Inclusion Executive to discuss your child's particular needs
Q: How are bullying and peer conflicts managed?
A: Students who find themselves in conflict situations, or victims of bullying, should speak to one of their support team: their home room teacher, year coordinator, student services staff, or any teacher on duty.