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.

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

Clubs encourage positive social interactions and help students explore their interests and talents. Some of our clubs include debate, drama, chess, livestock (cattle/sheep), Lego, game design, Dungeons & Dragons, and You Are Not Alone (YANA).

Doctors on Campus

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.

Wellbeing information and resources