The Wellbeing Team focus mainly on leading the spiritual life of the College and supporting the wellbeing of our school community. We lead devotions, chapel services, spiritually enriching groups/workshops and promote connections with local churches and youth groups. We also provide 1:1 support and support groups, alongside other staff members, to assist in the overall wellbeing of our school community, referring to external support services where necessary. We connect with and celebrate the students and staff throughout the year in many ways. It’s a pleasure to serve the Lighthouse community!

Our Wellbeing Team

Primary

Jemma Pieris

Head of Student Wellbeing (Primary)

Karen.lloyd@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

– Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.

Cherrie Marshall

Chaplain

cherrie.marshall@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse – Romans 5:3-5

– Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Secondary

Fiona Hallworth

Head of Faith & Wellbeing (Secondary)

fiona.hallworth@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Jordan Brodie

Chaplain

jordan.brodie@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

College Counsellors

Sarah Man

Counsellor

sarah.man@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Psalm 139:23-24

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

College Counsellors

Sarah Man

Counsellor

sarah.man@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Psalm 139:23-24

– Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Michael Barry

Counsellor

Michael.barry@lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Life Verse: Matthew 6:33

– But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Wellbeing Support:

The Wellbeing Team provide 1:1 and group catch ups with students who have been referred to us for pastoral care. The process for receiving this type of support is generally as follows:

– The Homeroom Teacher is the first point of contact for a student needing support.

– The Homeroom Teacher discusses with the Year Level Coordinator/Director of School and Head of Student Wellbeing and completes a Referral Form if deemed necessary. This is then sent to the Head of Student Wellbeing.

– The Head of Student Wellbeing refers to the relevant Chaplain or Counsellor the completed Referral Form, if deemed appropriate for Chaplaincy or Counselling Support.

– The relevant Chaplain or Counsellor makes time to work with the student, as soon as possible, in consultation with the teacher whose class they might be missing from to attend.

– The relevant Chaplain or Counsellor will ensure that the student or parent/guardian have signed a Consent Form. If a student or parent were to approach a Chaplain directly for support, a Consent Form will need to be completed. If needed, the Chaplain will refer the student to an external agency for professional support.

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