17 02, 2021

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2021

2025-05-08T11:09:27+10:0017 February, 2021|Categories: SOC Blog|

 

We had the pleasure of facilitating the first session of the Circle of Security Parenting program last Friday.

A key goal within the College’s Strategic Vision, Scotch Oakburn College is committed to growing community support and engagement through information sharing on specific matters relevant to them, our students, and the greater community.

This first week (of the eight-week program) was all about introducing the model and getting to know each other. We would like to thank all the lovely parents who attended and look forward to working together over the next 7 weeks. […]

15 02, 2021

STAFF MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID A PRIORITY

2021-03-10T08:45:42+11:0015 February, 2021|Categories: SOC Blog|

“R U OK?” – One very important question.

Mental Health First Aid training has become an important part of the College.  At the end of 2020, we were very pleased to be able to advise that over 80 staff from across the College were trained to provide mental health first aid in various variants of the course – Youth, Community and Workplace.  The substantial commitment that we made as a College contributed to being awarded Gold accreditation as a MHFA Skilled Workplace.

Training in 2020 then moved to our students and all Year 7 students and boarders from Year 7 – Year […]