Student wellbeing

Student wellbeing is a priority at Nuriootpa High School. Our dedicated wellbeing team includes an on-site mental health practitioner, youth worker, case worker, and specific Aboriginal student support. We run programs to support social-emotional needs and offer confidential counselling services.

Our wellbeing initiatives include bullying prevention programs, explicit emotional regulation teaching, Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL), and restorative practices, all of which are embedded across the curriculum and underpin school policies.

Nuriootpa High School participates in the Department for Education’s national student wellbeing program, providing non-religious pastoral care to support students. Additionally, a twice-weekly breakfast club offering free breakfast is available on Wednesdays and Fridays through Young Life.

School Mental Health Service

Nuriootpa High School is one of 65 schools state-wide to have a School Mental Health Practitioner onsite.

School mental health practitioners provide an early intervention mental health service in schools (they do not provide clinical diagnosis or treatment) with the service designed to support young people who may be experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems and to intervene early in the development of more serious mental health concerns.

Find out more about the School Mental Health Service or contact the Wellbeing team at dl.0788.wellbeingteam@schools.sa.edu.au.

Doctors on Campus (DOCs)

Our Doctors on Campus (DOCs) program has been operating for nearly ten years, providing early intervention mental health care through GP and psychologist support onsite. The program uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and collaborative team care. Students can be referred by school staff or may self-refer. Email the Wellbeing team at dl.0788.wellbeingteam@schools.sa.edu.au to arrange an appointment.

House cup

Our school house system promotes student participation across academics, behaviour, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. It fosters inclusion and recognises positive contributions and achievements.

Student clubs & activities

Clubs encourage positive social interactions and help students explore their interests and talents. Clubs and break-time activities include concert band, debate, drama, dance, chess, livestock (cattle/sheep), Lego, game design, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, i-SEE youth and You Are Not Alone (YANA).

Wellbeing information and resources