Wellbeing

Wellbeing

At Sapphire Coast Anglican College wellbeing is just as important as academics. Happy kids learn well! We provide a safe and supportive environment that helps students flourish. Our pastoral care team hold the responsibility of providing individualised care for our students. The Director of Wellbeing oversees the College wellbeing programs along with our College Chaplain and the College Wellbeing Officer. The focus of the wellbeing approach at Sapphire Coast Anglican College is:

Mind

Inspiring Each Person to Be the Best They Can Be

Body

Healthy Bodies Through Good Nutrition and Exercise

Soul

Using Our Values to Guide Life and Support Faith Development

Christian Approach

What does it mean to be an Anglican School?

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Believing

Anglican schools are places where everyone in the school community is invited to experience God’s love. Anglican schools invite all students, staff and parents to share in the story of Jesus and to share their life with others.

Thinking

Anglican schools are places where we like to think. Thinking includes asking lots of questions about our world, ourselves, other people and God, as well as listening to the questions and ideas of others.

Worshipping Together

Anglican schools come together in Chapel to meet with God and each other. In Chapel we pray, read the Bible, listen, sing songs together.

Welcoming All

Anglican schools seek to tell the story of Jesus while also ensuring the stories of others are welcomed, heard, explored and respected.

Loving and Helping Others

Anglican schools provide a place where everyone in the school community can learn from the example of Jesus. Following the example of Jesus, everyone in the school community is encouraged to think of and help others

Study & Life Balance

At Sapphire Coast Anglican College, we support students with organising their study, providing them with wellbeing support and mentoring. Happy students learn well, and we work hard in a team approach to ensure that students' needs are met. The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework is what guides our wellbeing approach across the College.

Support providing includes:

Student Representative Committee provides students with a voice on academic and wellbeing matters to improve the College.
Student Leadership roles in Year 12 have portfolio responsibility which ensures the whole child school experience is a positive one. Portfolios are: Academic / Service / Wellbeing / Activities / Student Representative Committee / House Spirit
Partnerships through community groups such as Youth Frontiers and Social Justice Advocates
Support for students through College Chaplain and Wellbeing Team and groups such as Teen Clinic and Headspace

Meet the Wellbeing Team

Mrs Tricia Warrington - Year 12 Wellbeing Coordinator

Mr Jay Trevaskis - Director of Wellbeing

The Director of Wellbeing has responsibility for the oversite of the Wellbeing team and programs including school counsellors and wellbeing officers as well as the Wellbeing Coordinators for each year group.

Miss Kristy Gietz - Wellbeing Officer

Hi, my name is Kristy. I relocated to the stunning Sapphire Coast four years ago. With a professional background in Occupational Therapy, I transitioned to my current role at SCAC as a Wellbeing Officer and Counsellor after working as an Occupational Therapist and mental health clinician at South East Regional Hospital. My passion lies in fostering strong connections with students and supporting their holistic health and wellbeing journey.

Ms Eleanor Machan - Wellbeing Officer

I grew up in Orbost, Victoria. Moved to Wollongong for university in 2013 and then to the Sapphire Coast in 2015. Worked in foster care, family support and youth work before coming to SCAC as the Wellbeing Officer and Counsellor. Married a SCAC alumni, have a toddler and a Beagle. Love gardening and puppies.

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Ms Jaime Cowley - Year 7 Wellbeing Coordinator

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Mr Tristan Cerveny - Year 8 Wellbeing Coordinator

I have taught a variety of subjects and I’m also a qualified tennis coach. I have previously worked in real estate and been a manager for Woolworths before completing a degree in Education (K-12). I taught mathematics at SCAC last year and I look forward to working with students and the wider community.

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Miss Clair Hopkins - 9 & 10 Wellbeing Coordinator

I teach Visual Arts from year 7 to 12 and am thrilled to be year 9 and 10 Wellbeing Coordinator. I have been teaching in the area since 2016, with a strong focus on student welfare. I am a member of the local pottery community and am an avid snowboarder! I believe that school is about academics, but also a place to improve social skills, work as a team and develop skills for managing one's well being.

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Mrs Kirstin Gallagher - Year 11 & 12 Wellbeing Coordinator

We relocated to the far south coast two years ago, at the beginning of my maternity leave. We escaped the city to raise our son in the country and we couldn’t be happier.

I’m thrilled to be working here at SCAC, teaching both English and Drama this year.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs

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Breakfast Club

We offer breakfast every Friday in the College Moo & Two Café. This provides a wonderful opportunity for students to meet, enjoy some toast and milo or yoghurt and cereal in a supported environment. Breakfast Club provides students with mentoring while enjoying breakfast. This is an important club on offer.

Youth Group

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Service Learning

Service is key value at Sapphire Coast Anglican College. We aim to grow young people with a heart for others. We offer many opportunities to serve our community through: