We have connections and support from a range of community agencies. These people are here to support your child/childrens' wellbeing as well as your own. We know that when students are emotionally safe, they are more likely to learn at school.
Public Health Nurse Information
Hello,
My name is Fiona Kennedy and I am the allocated Public Health Nurse for your school. I work within a team of Public Health Nurses. We are all Registered Nurses with knowledge and experience in child and family health. We work with children and families where health and wellbeing concerns impact on their home and school lives.
Please contact me if you have any health concerns for your child.
My details are:
Phone 027 228 9208/03 383 6877 ext 99623
Email fiona.kennedy@cdhb.health.nz
SWISS
Stephanie is our Social Worker in Schools. She can help support families to overcome problems that may be affecting the care and wellbeing of their children.
Overview: Social Worker in Schools: Enhancing the Lives of Children
This is a free service that will support your child and family to learn, grow and thrive.
Three main roles
1. One on one work with children and their families/whanau
2. Support/provide group programmes which help children and families to succeed.
3. Help families to access community support and networks.
Just a few examples of things I can work with you and your child on:
Social skills, self-esteem and confidence. Children’s peer and family relationships. Behavioural concerns. Parenting. Family Violence. Advocacy.
Referrals come from Parents, whanau, schools, external agencies.
Based at Shirley Primary School