This year we will be continuing a school wide survey on the wellbeing of our ākonga that began in 2023.

We are continuously seeking ways of ensuring the wellbeing of our students. This year we are working with a wellbeing team from GoodSpace Schools Ltd. to create a more integrated, personalised response to the wellbeing needs of our school. This includes completing confidential wellbeing check-ins with all students periodically throughout the year. The survey is a youth friendly, secure online survey, based on an internally validated screening tool which helps identify students who may need further support. As a result of the survey, all students with identified needs will be followed up by our guidance team of Maryanne Skidmore and Patrick McEntyre. As Assistant Principal of Pastoral Care, Mr O’Brien will work with our guidance team on these surveys.

This is part of our school’s ongoing commitment to supporting the overall well-being of our students, which in turn enhances their learning. To ensure our community supports this initiative, this notice is to confirm consent of involvement. If you do not consent for your child to participate, please send an email to dobrien@stc.school.nz and they will NOT complete the survey. If you are happy for your child to complete the survey, you do not need to reply. This will confirm your consent.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.