Callaghan College Waratah Campus

Collaborating to empower learners

Telephone02 4968 1939

Emailwaratah-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Wellbeing Team

Our strategic, whole school approach to wellbeing and engagement is aligned with the Department of Education's Wellbeing Framework and supports our students to connect, succeed and thrive at each stage of their learning and development. 

Our Wellbeing Team is a network of people who can assist students with their wellbeing needs. The team consists of the following staff:

Deputy Principals

Head Teacher of Wellbeing

Ms. Larissa Lenton leads our comprehensive wellbeing program. She collaborates with external service providers to enhance support services and coordinates early intervention programs tailored to meet individual student needs. Additionally, Ms. Lenton oversees school vaccinations and organises enriching school camps, fostering a positive and supportive environment for all.

Year Advisors 

Year Advisors work closely with teachers to support individual students in their Year group. They are an ideal contact for parents who wish to raise issues or concerns about their child - usually concerns that are non-academic or not specific to one subject.

  • Year 7: Ms Hannah Post and Ms Sheena Roberts
  • Year 8: Ms Kristie Blais and Ms Ali Waistell
  • Year 9: Miss Alex Styles and Ms Newstead 
  • Year 10: Mr Chad Hopkin and Ms Shannon Keegan

Wellbeing School Support Officers

Our Student Support Officers (SSO) support the implementation of our whole school wellbeing program, helping students develop social and emitonal skills through targeted, strengths based program and strategies that build resilience, coping skills and positive relationships. 

  • Melissa Griffin (Wed - Fri)
  • Melody James (Mon & Wed)
  • Sara Richardson (Mon - Thurs)

School Counsellors 

  • Ms Claire Hinchey (Wed, Fri)
  • Mr Chris Jonas  (Mon, Tues, Wed)

Find out more about our Counselling Services for students and families.