Philosophy
Our students are known, valued and cared for at Irrawang High School. We know that students who have a positive experience at school, make connections and feel safe will achieve better outcomes in the long term.
Wellbeing Head Teacher - Years 7,8 & 9 Mrs Gabi Yeomans
Wellbeing Head Teacher - Years 10, 11 & 12 - Mr Justin Tonks
The roles of the Wellbeing Co-ordinator includes:
* lead the learning support team meeting
* lead the student wellbeing team
* promote positive student and staff wellbeing through programs, interventions and referrals to appropriate professionals
* work with families to develop plans to help students
Learning Support Team (LaST)
The school Learning and Support team plays a key role in ensuring that the specific needs of students with a disability and additional learning and support needs are met.
Meet the LaST Team:
Mrs Gabi Yeomans
Mrs Kate Smailes
Mrs Shelly Pearce
Ms Fiona Tweedie
Ms Roslyn Brynes - Student Learning Support Officer
Mr Bryan is a Learning Assistance Dog who works with our Learning Support and Wellbeing teams. He is a Labrador who comes to us from the Guide Dogs NSW therapy dogs program.
Year Advisor
Some of the roles of the Year Advisor include:
* provide the initial point of contact for parents
* provide liaison between parents and the school
* support individual students through difficult times
* provide information to assist teachers understand the practical needs of individual students every year
* initiate/develop/enhance opportunities that develop and promote belonging (camps, excursions, wellbeing days)
YEAR ADVISERS 2025
Year 7: Ms Annabel Beasley
Year 8: Mr Max McKenna & Ms Monique D'Arcy
Year 9: Mrs Katie Hines & Mr Kade Fens
Year 10: Ms Josie Mickle
Year 11: Ms Angelica Schutte & Mr Liam Burdon
Year 12: Mr Greg Field & Ms Marlee Byrnes
Chaplain
A chaplain is a mentor and a support person who can work with the school wellbeing team to access psychological support and services.
At Irrawang High School, the chaplain supports our young people through a range of formal and informal processes. One example is Seasons for Growth, a program that educates about the cycle of grief and loss.
Counsellors
School counsellors are qualified teachers who have a degree in psychology and post graduate qualifications in school counselling.
They complement and enhance the work of teachers by:
* strengthening schools' student welfare provisions
* providing psychological assessments of students with specific needs.
Counsellors: Mr Bryce Ray, Mr Will Sands & Ms Karen Carcary
Administration Head Teacher
· works with families to support student attendance
Programs at Irrawang High School include:
* Recognition of positive behaviour through the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program
* HNE Health
* PBL
* Plan-It Youth
* Backflips for bullying
* Check and connect
* Big Sisters
* Breakfast club
* Free Fruit at the canteen
* Recognition of positive behaviour
* Snack ‘n’ Study
* Seasons for Growth
* Weekly PBL class lessons
* Peer Support
Anti-Bullying Plan
https://irrawang-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/irrawang-high-anti-bullying-plan1.html