Our Guidance Officer, Andrew Razicka, visits students and our school on a regular basis.
The guidance Officer has four main areas of responsibility. These are not discrete areas, but overlap each other. They are:
- Career Counselling
- to assist students to understand the world of work.
- to assist students to be aware of the career options available to them.
- to help students make realistic career decisions.
- to help students to understand themselves in relation to the world of work.
- Educational Counselling
- throughout their time at school, students need to make decisions on the appropriate educational direction to take. This involves selecting appropriate subjects and being aware of post school options (TAFE, Tertiary). The guidance officer is also able to provide information and advice on other forms of education, such as correspondence studies, and ways of upgrading students' education.
- Personal Counselling
- Some students have difficulty coping with the aspects of school and out of school life. The teenage years can be a stressful time, where students need assistance to successfully adjust to the many expectations planned for them by the school teachers, parents and friends. The guidance officer can assist students to cope better with these pressures.
- Educational/Psychological Testing
- Some students during their schooling may need additional help with their schoolwork which is provided by the school. If for whatever reason this assistance proves to be unsuccessful, then it may be necessary to administer more formal testing. The guidance officer has been trained to administer and interpret these results so that a clearer picture is provided about the needs of the child.
If a student, parent, or community member requires assistance with the above concerns, please contact the school (4651 5333) and make an appointment. The work of the Guidance Officer is only undertaken when the school has permission of the student's parent / guardian.