Hello everyone!

We’re your Youth Support Coordinator (YSC) team Linda, Jacob, and Simon. Our role at school is to support students in many ways, including individual check-ins, group programs, daily lunchtime activities, clubs, and after-school programs that help create a positive and welcoming environment to connect with peers.

We’re also part of Breaky Club, making sure students can start the day with a good breakfast and a friendly space to connect.

This term, you’ll see us running small group programs that focus on student wellbeing. These groups give students the chance to share, learn, and support each other in a safe and relaxed setting. (See below for the Term 4 groups on offer.)
If you’re interested, please contact us at studentservices@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au. Students are also welcome to self-refer.

If a program is full this term, don’t worry as more opportunities will be available in Term 1, 2026.

Term 4 Small Group Programs

SHINE
Who: Group 1 – Year 8 girls | Group 2 – Years 9–11 girls
Facilitator: Linda
What: SHINE is a personal development and mentoring program that promotes positive self-esteem. It challenges girls to find the courage to accept who they are, make healthy choices, and live to their full potential.

Girls Group
Who: Year 7 girls
Facilitator: Linda
What: Girls Group offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore topics such as self-esteem, confidence, friendships, body image, self-care, mindfulness, and goal setting. Students will also create their own reflective journals using arts and crafts — something they can keep and look back on for inspiration.

Managing the Bull
Who: Years 7 and 8 students
Facilitator: Jacob
What: This program helps build resilience and self-confidence in students who have experienced or are experiencing bullying. It equips students with practical strategies and avenues for support, empowering them to take control in situations where they may feel powerless.

Rock and Water
Who: Years 7 and 8 students
Facilitator: Jacob
What: Rock and Water is designed to reduce bullying and depressive feelings while increasing self-esteem, self-regulation, and social acceptance. Through physical exercises and games, students develop self-confidence, self-respect, and self-reflection.

YSC Boys Group
Who: Year 7 boys
Facilitator: Jacob
What: Boys Group builds a sense of community within a small group setting. Together, students explore topics such as confidence, respect, responsibility, purpose, and perseverance. These sessions go beyond discussion - using videos, activities, and games to make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun.

Term 4 Lunchtime Clubs and After-School Programs

• Crochet Club - Hosted by Linda every Wednesday during second break in J207. All equipment is supplied.
• RAD (Recreation and Development) - Join Jacob every Wednesday from 3:00–4:00 pm on the oval/gym.
• LGBTQIA+ Ally Club - Hosted by Linda and Miss Amy every Thursday during second break in J206. A safe and respectful space open to all.
• Dungeons & Dragons (D&D Club) - Hosted by Jacob every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 pm in the Library.

If you see us around the school, feel free to say hello.

Linda Rzeszkowski      Jacob Millerick           Simon Kidane

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