Student Wellbeing Professional - Social Worker
The purpose of the School Wellbeing Professional (Social Worker) is to provide social-emotional support and address mild to moderate mental health issues.
Students are provided early intervention and preventative mental health supports utilising best practice guidelines and interventions. Where required students benefit from increased access to wellbeing and mental health support at school. Part of the role is also to liaise with parents and provide education where required.
Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP
A Speech-Language Pathologist can be accessed at Rockville to target students with speech and language difficulties. While the target group is mainly in the lower school, students in the middle and upper school can also receive support. The aim is to ensure all students have the required pre-literacy skills to enhance reading, writing and spelling.
Spoken language is an essential skill that requires pronunciating and understanding words. Words can be broken down into sequences of sounds and manipulated. Students may be seen by the speech pathologist individually or in small groups depending on their area of difficulty.
Guidance Officer - GO
Guidance Officer (GO) assists with children who are experiencing learning and or emotional difficulties. They may work with groups of children or individually. The Guidance Officer is also available to discuss issues with parents and carers. Before a child is seen by the GO, the issue will be discussed with parents and permission sought.