School Psychologist
Sian Abbott (Tuesday and Wednesday)
School Psychologists may provide support in the follow ways:
- Direct and indirect support for teachers – in and out of the classroom setting
- Provide Professional learning to develop whole school practices
- Hold case conferences with teachers and parents
- Conduct assessment of learning or behaviour, or assessment of a student’s coping skills
- Support schools in making appropriate curriculum adjustments for students in order to enhance their learning outcomes.
- Provide direct support for students experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
- Assist schools with the development of positive mental health and wellbeing programs.
Aboriginal Islander Education Officer
Wayne McNamara (Tuesday and Wednesday) & Shantelle Hansen (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Support in the education of all Aboriginal students at Bannister Creek PS and run programs that support inclusivity and social/emotional/ academic development.
- Provides a link to the Aboriginal Parent Partnership Group (Balja Waangkiny) and Aboriginal community
- Facilitates the review of the Aboriginal Cultural Framework for BCPS and supports the implementation of strategies and areas for improvement across the school.
- Work in classrooms supporting Aboriginal students.
- Promote Aboriginal culture and support teachers to be culturally responsive.
- Monitor attendance of all Aboriginal students.
School Chaplain
Tammara McKeown (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
Our School Chaplain works with the Student Services Team to provide pastoral care support to students and families. She is available to offer support in personal, relationship or spiritual matters. Appointments can be made through the School Office.
- YouthCARE chaplains care for the social, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of students, families, and staff in state school communities throughout Western Australia. Our chaplains are available to listen compassionately, refer to extra help where necessary and run programs which not only address issues but create positive cultures within schools.
- Support the emotional well-being of students and families in the school.
- Run programs that support inclusivity and emotional health, as well as the Community Links program to support connections with the community.
- Students can request access to the school chaplain by talking to their class teacher and the teacher completing a SST referral. No walk in students.
- In extreme situations teachers can request Tammara’s support by contacting the HWB Deputy Principal.
