Well-being
Hemish Patel and Tonga Ngaluafe
Well-being Prefects 2020
Message from the Well-being Prefects
Kia Ora School,
Well-being is the experience of health, happiness, and prosperity. It includes having good mental health, high life satisfaction, a sense of meaning or purpose, and ability to manage stress. As Well-being Prefects, we are responsible for helping enhance students Well-being by offering a range of events and resources for their benefit. We currently have a Well-being Website which is regularly updated weekly for students and staff use, so feel free to check it out. If you have any questions or any suggestions in regards to any matters within our portfolio, be sure to contact either one of us.
Lifting the Lid
On Friday the 13th of March during lunchtime an event called Lifting the Lid took place. Schools within our Horowhenua and Kapiti region took part in Lifting the Lid which was implemented by our local Rotary clubs. The purpose of this event was to shine a light on the issues of suicide and mental health and to remind students to not be afraid to tap out and ask for help. Students at NUA were encouraged to write a kind or reassuring message on a sticky note and in return, they received a free sausage served by our Well-being Committee. The event was full of positivity, kindness and fun. We would like to say a massive thank you to the Rotary Club for kindly donating $300 and initiating this event. We would also like to thank our amazing Well-being committee for helping prepare and run this event. Remember it doesn’t cost a thing to be kind to others, so always be encouraged to spread kindness.
NUA Well-being Website
We created a NUA Well-being website, alongside Mrs. Nicholas who was of great help. This site is created for the use of our School community in order to keep them occupied through these tough and unprecedented times. A range of activities, challenges, apps and resources are provided on the Well-being Website and all ideas are contributed by our hard-working Well-being Committee. The ideas are centred around the four important aspects of Hauora: Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional and Spiritual. We are sure that you will enjoy the site, just click on the link below.
Services:
Student Voice Form:
If you are concerned about something or someone around the school or even outside of school and you want help or assistance with the concern. We can help. This form is fully anonymous unless you choose to provide your name so we can catch up with you for the concern. Please use this form wisely and we will ensure that we will help you out.
Student Voice Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9QblJ13E2mfDn0bBY5OhPzLcUmyLgIY6UicHWP_9N9gDtUA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Guidance Counsellor
Ms Duncan is our school guidance counsellor and is an awesome person to approach if you want to chat through this challenging time. While in isolation the counsellor is available during normal school hours via email and text.
sduncan@horowhenua.school.nz or 0221973094
School Nurse
The Public health Nurses can be contacted by the following cell phone numbers
Rebekah Elliott’s Cell phone number is 0274820029
Khaan Ryland’s Cell phone Number is 0274820017
Other Available Services
Family and Community Services National Directory: 0800 211 211 (This helpline will transfer you to other appropriate services)
Youthline: Call: 0800 376 633 Text: 234 Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Or webchat at www.youthline.co.nz (webchat available 7pm – 11pm)
The Low Down (support for young people experiencing depression or anxiety) www.thelowdown.co.nz or Text 5626
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Mental health Crisis team: 0800 653 357
Need to talk: Free call/ TXT – 1737
Samaritans: 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or TXT 4202. Email: www.depression.org.nz
Kidsline: 0800543754
Parent help: 0800 568 856
Well-being Prefects: hemish.patel@horowhenua.school.nz & tonga.ngaluafe@horowhenua.school.nz
https://www.justathought.co.nz/
A mental health website with structured lessons to work through including a lockdown specific course for those struggling during this period.
An easy to use app where you can search for specific content or explore the library for a wide range of tips and mental health information.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based app that provides free evidence-based mental health relief. It offers tips and advice and lets you keep a daily log of how you are feeling.
A computerised self help programme for 12-19 year olds that involves meeting different characters, solving puzzles and completing mini games. Designed to help young people who may be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing mild to moderate depression.
