Student Wellbeing
Wellbeing in Holy Child Killiney
Holy Child Killiney, as reflected in our mission statement, includes many learning opportunities to enhance the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of students in an open and trusting atmosphere.
According to the Wellbeing Guidelines for Junior Cycle (NCCA), wellbeing is present when students realise their abilities, take care of their physical wellbeing, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and have a sense of purpose and belonging to a wider community. HCK endeavours to incorporate a whole school approach, engaged with and facilitated by students, staff, parents and guardians.
Wellbeing is present in our school in many ways. Day to day, students are encouraged to reflect on, actively develop and improve their own wellbeing with the aid of the Wellbeing Team where necessary.
It’s important to know who to talk to if you feel you need extra support during a given time. Your first point of call is your form tutor. They are there to support you and your wellbeing. A problem shared is a problem halved as they say! You can email them, message them on teams or pull them aside after form tutor period.
Wellbeing Co-Ordinator
Ms. Kinsella is Holy Child Killiney’s designated Wellbeing Co-Ordinator. If you wish to join the Wellbeing team or to suggest ideas or events that you think would further improve the wellbeing of our school, please let her know. The Wellbeing Team in our school includes the SPHE Team, guidance counsellor, Bí Cineálta coordinator guided by our Wellbeing Co-ordinator.
If you can’t find your form tutor, here are some other people you can contact:
Yearheads:
Ms. Quirke 1st year
Ms. Flannery 2nd year
Ms. Somerville 3rd year
Ms. Keane 5th and 6th year
Front Office:
Linda, Denise, Therese and Anne
Principal:
Ms. Hickey
Deputy Principal
Ms. Dempsey
Guidance Counsellors:
Ms.Walsh
Ms.Sommerville
Chaplain:
Ms.Moiselle
Wellbeing Warriors
Ambassadors from 1st to 6th year come together to plan and celebrate our whole school wellbeing initiatives. They are a motivated crew who meet weekly to celebrate the wellbeing of our staff and students.
During each term, various local, national and international days and events are noted and celebrated in various ways by our Wellbeing Team throughout the school year. Some notable days include:
World Teacher Appreciation Day - 5th October
Wellbeing Week – 6th – 10th October
World Mental Health Day - 10th October
Inclusion Week – 3rd – 7th of November
World Kindness Day/Anti-bullying week - 13th November - 17th November
Safer Internet Day - February 10th
Le Chéile Day - 8th April
World Health Day 7th April
Wellbeing Wall
Our Wellbeing Wall is regularly updated by Ms. Kinsella and her Wellbeing team to include useful supports and resources to students and staff to help them maintain their overall wellbeing.
Sports and Extra-Curricular
Our school community regularly encourage and promote engagement with leisure activities to help ease periods of stress like exam time throughout the school year while also improving and developing socially. Our students are proud team players for many sports including hockey, athletics and basketball.
Lunchtime Clubs
Our school provides a wide range of lunchtime clubs suitable for all year groups. These clubs are an opportunity to try something new, to make and develop friendship, and to have most importantly have fun! The Wellbeing Team are always looking for new additions so please keep us up to date if there’s something you wish to try.
Resources
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SpunOut
Created by young people, for young people. Covers mental health, friendships, exam pressure, body image, relationships, and online safety
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Jigsaw
Free, confidential support for young people. Chat service, online resources, videos, and self-help tools. Designed specifically for teenagers and young adults
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Belong To
Safe, inclusive supports for LGBTQ+ teens. Peer groups, information, and 1-to-1 youth workers.
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Webwise
This is a place where young people can get advice on internet safety issues and become more involved in making the internet a better place for all users.
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Text about it
‘Text About It’ provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained volunteer. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with.
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YourMentalHealth (HSE)
Helpline: 1800 111 888
Information and advice about your mental health and wellbeing
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Childline (ISPCC)
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
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Parkrun
A weekly 5km run/walk that takes place at 9:30 around the world. It encourages people to get up get moving and have a sense of community!
Private Counselling
To access for Private Counselling services please see below for local therapist registers:
We also encourage scheduling an appointment with your GP for your young person. In addition to offering direct support, your GP may also know of other services in your area.