From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 7

Welcome to St Andrews College! 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jarryd Leaves and I am the Leader of Wellbeing for Year 7. I am super excited to be working with all the students, teachers and parents in year 7 to help make the transition to high school as easy as possible and help all students achieve their best during their time here at St Andrews. 

I would also like to introduce the Year 7 Learning Advisors

• B5 – Daniel Riger
• B11 – Cheryl Braisby & Bernadette Corpuz
• C8 – Christella Bade
• C9 – Miho Matsufuji
• F3 – Sophie Britton
•  F5 – Simon Hazell
• G10 – Claudia Harris
• G11 – Quinn Le & Mickaela Douglas

It has been fantastic to welcome the new additions to the college and I am pleased to report that Year 7 has made a terrific start to their high school life at St Andrews.  I have had many good reports about the students from their teachers and I am excited to work with each and every one of the newest members of our community as they continue their transition to High School.

It was wonderful to be able to meet so many of you at the Year 7 Parent Meet and Greet Night. This was an exciting time that allowed the students, staff and parents to start to build positive relationships with each other.

Our focus in Wellbeing Sessions this term will be based around ‘Goals and Dreams’ to help equip students with the skill sets required to make the most of their time at St Andrews. Year 7 will work closely with their Learning Advisors to make sure that they are maintaining high expectations of themselves and tailoring their goals to make sure they are deliberate in their actions in striving towards being their best self. 

This will also be reflected in the fantastic work of our Peer Support Leaders during Peer Support this term. We’re currently using some resources from Peer Support Australia to help guide students through this transition time by reconnecting with their peers and developing understanding and skills in responding positively to change. Each Year 7 student has been placed in small groups and paired up with two energetic and supportive Year 10 ‘Buddies’ to help and support them through this transition period. 

I have attached some photos of the Peer Support sessions that we have run so far this term as well as some of the Theatre Sport taster session that students were involved in with Ms. Rujicica. 

I would like to congratulate the Year 7 students for embracing their new routine and surroundings with maturity and resilience and would like to express my sincere thanks to all the teachers and students who have been involved in welcoming and supporting the students as they adjust to high school life.  

Mr. Jarryd Leaves 

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 7