Wellbeing
At Barham High School, we understand that students' mental health and emotional wellbeing are just as important as their academic success. To ensure every student feels supported, our schools provide access to dedicated wellbeing staff and qualified school counsellors who are here to help students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges. Our wellbeing staff are trained professionals with expertise in supporting students’ emotional, social, and psychological needs. They work closely with teachers, parents, and external support services to create a positive school environment where every student feels safe, supported, and included.
Who Are Our Wellbeing Staff?
Wellbeing Programs
Year advisers to act as a mentor teacher for each year group
Numerous orientation days to assist with a smooth transition to the high school environment
The Merit & Award program at BHS acknowledges the achievements of the students
A safe, secure and caring learning environment
Rewards excursions
Drug and alcohol awareness workshops
Sexual education awareness workshops
Peer tutoring program
Anti-bullying workshops
Student/Parent/Teacher 3 way interviews
Fortnightly year meetings and whole school assemblies
Anti-racism policy
Recognition assemblies
BHS Ready2Learn program ensures students are equipped with the necessary skills to allow them to begin learning
LoveBites Domestic Violence Awareness workshop
Boys & Girls programs e.g Butterfly Program & Good Fellas
Extra Curricular Activities
Safe driver education program
Study skills days
HSC study days
10% on Top mentoring program for students in year 12
Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming Carnivals
Sporting teams in Australian rules football, netball, basketball, soccer, tennis, clay target shooting, cricket
Great Victorian bike ride
Tertiary tours
Work experience
VET Work Placement
Show cattle parading
Lunch-time sport competitions
Maths@Work Program
NSW Premier Student Volunteering Program
NSW Premier Sports Challenge
School leadership programs including Student Representative Council, Grip Leadership Conference, Youth Parliament.
Debating
Dance
Drama & music camps
School Excursions
Year 7 Team Building Excursion
Year 8 South Coast Excursion
Stage 5 Curriculum Excursions
Stage 6 Legal Excursion
Year 11 Curriculum Excursion
Year 11 Biology Fieldwork
HSC study days
The school utilises our own funding to heavily subsidise these excursions to make them accessible for all students, as we value the educational outcomes that these excursions have towards the curriculum
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How Students Can Access Support
Accessing wellbeing services at school is easy. Students, parents, and teachers can request an appointment with a counsellor or wellbeing staff member at any time. Our goal is to ensure that students receive the care and support they need as quickly as possible.
Working Together for Student Success
At Barham High School, we believe that student wellbeing is a shared responsibility. We encourage collaboration between families, teachers, and our wellbeing team to create a supportive environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth. Our commitment is to ensure that every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
For more information about our wellbeing services or to speak with a school counsellor, please contact the school on 03 5453 2322
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.