Wellbeing

Student wellbeing is essential for learning.

At Ocean View College, we have three dedicated Student Wellbeing Leaders aligned to the Primary, Middle, and Senior years. Informed by the Department for Education’s Wellbeing for Learning and Life Framework, these leaders collaborate with staff, parents/caregivers and external agencies to build a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment that nurtures student wellbeing, engagement, and academic success.

Student Wellbeing Leaders are committed to promoting the safety and rights of students while advocating for student voice and agency. They facilitate student leadership opportunities and ensure equitable access to evidence-based programs, initiatives, and services that align with the Wellbeing for Learning and Life Framework. In the Senior Years, they also provide tailored support for academic pathways and career planning.

Our Wellbeing Leaders support students in building social and emotional skills, resilience, and proactive self-management. The Zones of Regulation approach is embedded within our wellbeing practices to assist students in recognising and regulating their emotions, enabling them to respond positively to challenges and engage productively in their learning and relationships. Wellbeing Leaders adopt a trauma-informed, responsive approach to addressing individual needs, including crisis intervention and coordinated referrals to appropriate internal and external support services.

All support is underpinned by a preventative and developmental counselling model that enhances attendance, engagement, positive behaviour, and holistic learning outcomes. At Ocean View College, wellbeing and positive mental health are promoted not only through our supportive school culture and community, but also through an integrated approach within the curriculum and daily practice, ensuring every student is empowered to thrive.

View the Department ‘Wellbeing for Learning and Life Framework’.