From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 7

Dear Parents/Carers and Students of Year 7, 

Welcome to St Andrews College! 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Alicia Harwood and I am the Leader of Wellbeing for Year 7. I am 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 like to take this opportunity to introduce Mr Danny Cetinic who is the Assistant Leader of Wellbeing for Year 7. Mr Cetinic will be working alongside myself and the Learning Advisors to support our students. 

I would also like to introduce the Year 7 Learning Advisors 

B3 - Mrs Anita Weaver 

B7 - Mr Wade Leu and Mrs Djigdem Numan 

C1 - Mrs Deb Rosinski,  Ms Jency Serish and Mr Wade Leu  

C3 - Ms Amanda Cox 

F1 - Mrs Theresa Ciantar and Ms Janet Yousif 

F2 - Ms Alpana Singh and Miss Maryrose Estapa 

G5 - Miss Emma Webb and Mr Alexander Dunaeff 

G16 - Mr Rohan Isaac and Ms Ridham Kaur 

It has been fantastic to welcome Year 7 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.

Year 7 Meet and Greet 

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

Peer Support 

Our Peer Support program is another support system in place to help Year 7 transition to High School life. Peer Support sessions will run once a week during Term 1. 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 three energetic and supportive Year 10 ‘Buddies’ to help and support them through this transition period. 

I would like to congratulate the Year 7 students for embracing their new routine and surroundings with maturity and resilience. 

If you need help with anything concerning Year 7 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email which is aharwood@parra.catholic.edu.au or alternatively, you can contact the College via phone.  

Ms Alicia Harwood

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 7