We have received some sad news about a member of our school community. One of our Year 10 students died suddenly and tragically. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with the student’s family and friends.
If you or someone you know needs help there is support available. Some young people may prefer to talk to someone they don’t know about how they are feeling. Potential sources of free, anonymous and confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week support for your children inc...lude:
• Kids Helpline (1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.au)
• Lifeline (131114 or www.lifeline.org.au)
• Headspace (1800 650 890 or www.headspace.org.au)
• You or your child may also contact the State Mental Health Telephone Access Line (1800 011 511) which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by clinicians who can provide advice, make referrals and link callers to the mental health service in their Local Health District.
• Headspace Grafton (6642 1520) is also available to support students. Their centre on 59 Duke Street is open 9-5 Monday to Friday.
Once school returns we will be doing all we can to support our students. If you have any concerns about your child or another student, then please contact the school on 6642 1466. The office will be staffed from 8:30am on Monday 20 July.
Further communication on the school's response to this tragic event will be emailed to parents and carers prior to school returning.