Wellbeing / Hauora Team

Kai Ora

At the beginning of term 4 Liz Young, HOD Guidance and Counselling left her role at Ellesmere College. Although it is very sad to see her leave we still have an amazing Student Hauora Team.

Due to this, we will not be able to provide ongoing therapeutic counselling as we have done in the past.  Visit our wellbeing page on our website for a comprehensive list of support options, most available 24/7.

https://ellesmere.school.nz/wellbeing

Eric Newham has been employed as Head of Wellbeing Team from the beginning of next year. He is an experienced educator having held numerous roles including Deputy Principal at a previous school.

We are blessed to have Nicky and Josh as our 24/7 youth workers. They both do an amazing job supporting our students through individual mentoring and running groups.

Jo - Nurse is available to students every Monday 9am-3pm she can support students with mental, physical and sexual health needs.

Mana Ake is available to our Year 7 & 8 students, who require skills to manage friendships and other life challenges.

As the Community Support Worker, Gemma works alongside our wellbeing and health team, to support students at the college. She encourages and builds stronger relationships between home life and school. By ensuring students and whānau have access to resources in the community. Gemma also offers support with attending school, well-being, and relationship building. 

If you feel like you would like extra support with your child please send an email to Gemma and she can engage you with the appropriate support services.

communityworker@ellesmere.school.nz