The following wellbeing programs support the education and formation of our students on a year level, opt in or referral basis as indicated.
STRIVE Engagement Programs
Title
Purpose
Details
Helping Hands
To support both DI and non-DI students apply life skills in authentic environments.
This program aims to support social engagement and foundation level mathematics, planning, organisation and reasoning skills. Students will cook food for various events, including staff luncheons, parent information nights and then employ their communication skills while catering the event. It aims to develop student social skills, foster friendships and improve student capacity to engage meaningfully with their peers.
MCYC - Change it UP
Leadership training for at risk students.
This program, in conjunction with Maroondah Youth Services and Victoria Police aims to engage student who are displaying at risk behaviours. It provides students with information and awareness around some of the risk behaviours and how to mitigate them occuring or escalating. The program also raises awareness of the impact of crime in the community and encourages personal and community safety while promoting leadership and positive decision making.
Breakfast Club
Build Connections
Whole school program
Focus on nutrition, promote relationships and start the day well together
Runs every day in Building B, D & E
Supported by Foodbank
In addition to these programs, the college obtains feedback, via its Student Voice program for relevant issues to specific cohorts, for example, the use of social media. Where an opportunity presents, relevant external agencies are consulted to support the holistic growth of students in issues that are relevant to them.
