Student Support
Julia Gillard Community College meets the needs of its student cohort by offering a learning environment that is personal and engaging. This is done by:
- maintaining small class sizes;
- modifying the curriculum when required;
- differentiating classroom activities;
- creating Individualised Learning Plans;
- creating support plans to students with diverse needs;
- working closely with other local community organisations;
- engaging in project-based work; and
- access to an onsite Student Well-being Officer/Pathways Counsellor.
Our programs include a weekly study support session and activity sessions where such topics as mental health, respectful relationships, identity and diversity are explored.
You can also connect to a range of activities that will support your learning including:
- The Breakfast Club
- Lunch On Us
- Referrals to a School Lawyer
- Connecting to a Youth Worker
Supporting your wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Team can work with you to support your learning,
You might want to connect to our Wellbeing Team for a range of reasons. For example:
- your emotional needs, including anxiety;
- challenges with depression and self-esteem;
- general health and wellbeing;
- anger and behaviour management;
- housing support;
- family and domestic violence support; and,
- drug and alcohol issues
We can also support you to connect with other well-being services if needed.