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Welcome to Student Support
Welcome to Student Support
How we can help
How we can help
What you will find on this page
Need to talk?
Need some help?
Need help as a parent?
Need help with bullying?
Need a Dentist?
Need a Health Nurse?
Need help with your Whakapapa?
Our Team
Our Team
Frances Barrett
Head of student support.
fba@waitarahs.school.nz
Andrew French
School Counsellor
afr@waitarahs.school.nz
Jared Dixon
Youth Worker
jdi@waitarahs.school.nz
Teresa Parsons
Student Support and Attendance
tpa@waitarahs.school.nz
Jerod Merrito
Attendance
jme@waitarahs.school.nz
Nelly Niumea
Youth Worker
nni@waitarahs.school.nz
Tewhaia Loveridge
Youth Worker
tlo@waitarahs.school.nz
Need to talk?
Need to talk?
Student support is still here for you. All of us have emails and we are more than happy to chat. If you are struggling please don't do this alone. Feel free to pop down and see us during the week. We love seeing you.
How do I help myself?
Stay connected with other people you trust
Keep active
Eat some food that is healthy
Get some good sleep
Be kind to yourself
Ask for help from someone you can trust.
Counselling is available either through Andrew or through other agencies. If you would like to set something up please make a booking at the student office with Keri, or flick Andrew an email (afr@waitarahs.school.nz).
There are so many useful resources at the moment when it comes to taking care of our mental wellbeing. If you would like to check them out click on the link below.
Worried about a friend?
Worried about a friend?
A lot of people are struggling at the moment and you may be noticing this. It's ok to be overwelmed with what to do. Remember the most important things for you are to take care of yourself and to be a friend (you don't have to be a councellor).
What should I do?
Check in on your mates and whanau. Send them a dm, a call, or facetime them. It's hard being alone and sometimes we need to know we are not alone
Listen to them without judging. It's ok to struggle and we are all allowed to have feelings.
Take them seriously
Help them connect with someone they trust and help them tell their story. If this is someone around them that's brilliant. If it can't be someone in their bubble there are plenty of helpful links below, or you can email one of the student support team.
Need some help?
Need some help?
We know its a pretty stressful time at the moment and sometimes we all need a bit of help. Here are some link to places that can help. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to contact Frances (fba@waitarahs.school.nz).
The Waitara Foodbank - Kai Pataka available. Check out their Facebook for more details. To make a request please follow the link below.
Need help as a parent?
Need help as a parent?
It's not easy being a parent. You are the ones who notice what is happening in your young persons life and you are their biggest support network right now. On the link below you can find some useful links, as well as things to look out for in regards to mental health. We want to empower and support you too. So if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact one of the team.
Need help with bullying?
Need help with bullying?
If you are someone you know is experiencing bullying make sure you tell someone. If you need help dealing with it please contact Andrew (afr@waitarahs.school.nz) and he will give you a hand.
Did you know that cyberbullying is against the law. Netsafe are the agency in charge of keeping us safe from cyberbullies. If you have something that you would like to report please click on the link bellow.
Need a Health Nurse?
Need a Health Nurse?
If you would like to make an appointment with one of our amazing Nurses please talk to the Student Office. They will be at Waitara High School on Mondays and Fridays. If you have any questions talk to Frances or Teresa.
Need a Dentist?
Need a Dentist?
Dental health is essential for your overall health. For students under 18yr, it is free. If you need help finding a dentist please let Frances know and we will get you in touch with a clinic.
Need help with your Whakapapa?
Need help with your Whakapapa?
Sometimes you're not sure who to reach out to when looking for your Whakapapa. On the link below are some people that can help.
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