At Quakers Hill High School, we believe that student wellbeing is fundamental to learning and success. Wellbeing refers to a student’s ability to feel good, function effectively, and manage the challenges of everyday life. A strong sense of wellbeing enables students to learn productively, form positive relationships, reach their potential, and actively contribute to their community.
Our approach to student wellbeing
Student wellbeing is a dynamic, multi-dimensional concept that includes cognitive, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual elements. At Quakers Hill High School, we promote wellbeing through:
- positive and respectful relationships between students, staff, and families
- inclusive practices that value student voice and foster belonging
- early intervention and responsive support structures
- engagement in learning that encourages personal growth and achievement.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Wellbeing team purpose statement
The wellbeing team at Quakers Hill High School strives to ensure that:
- all students feel safe and supported during their time at school
- all students are provided with opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and pride in the school
- student voice is valued and used genuinely to inform school decision-making processes
- positive connections and respectful relationships between students and staff are the foundation of the work we do.
Support structure and key personnel
The wellbeing team includes a range of professional and caring staff who collaborate closely with students, families, and school staff to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.
Each year group is supported by a dedicated year adviser who monitors the wellbeing and academic engagement of students in their year. Students and parents are encouraged to contact the relevant year adviser with any concerns.
Year advisers
- Ms Chloe Cameron-Lee – Year 7
- Ms Valerie Rodriguez – Year 8
- Mr Shane Hill – Year 9
- Ms Jiwanjot Kaur – Year 10
- Ms Doreen Maharaj – Year 11
- Mr Christopher Hawkes – Year 12
Wellbeing team leadership and support staff
- Mr Jason Kantek – Head teacher wellbeing
- Ms Emily Myers and Ms Regan Palin – School counsellors
- Mrs Maria Talaeai – Student support officer
- Ms Jo-Ann Anderson – Aboriginal education officer
- Mrs Michelle Hill and Ms Kylie Dyer – Learning and support teachers
- Ms Jessica Honda – Stage 6 learning hub coordinator
- Mr Geoff Dacey – Head teacher administration (Attendance)
- Mr Brendan Hutton – Careers adviser
- Ms Melissa Lachevre – Year 6 transition coordinator
- Ms Rebecca Mahon – Deputy principal (Years 7, 9, 11)
- Mrs Beatrice Maricic – Deputy principal (Years 8, 10, 12)
Contact and communication
Students are encouraged to approach their year adviser for assistance with personal or academic challenges. Parents unsure of whom to contact can begin by reaching out to the year adviser or the head teacher wellbeing. Together, we work to ensure every student feels supported and empowered to achieve their best.