There are a range of support and extension opportunities in the school. This guide will assist you in working out what to link in with when thinking about support and extension.
The student support service is available to all students. The service ensures all students have the opportunity to realise their educational potential and to pursue their career aspirations when they leave school.
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The Student Support Services team consists of the members listed above, Learning Support Teachers, and the Centre for Diverse Learning.
Ms Kiri Clark (Senior 11&12), Ms Laryssa Bernyk (Intermediate 9&10) and Mrs Nicole Starr (Junior 7&8) are the school's full time Guidance Officers and their offices are located on the 1st floor of A Block..png)
Tegan Mellon is the school's Community Education Counsellor and her office is located next door to the Guidance Officer's. Tegan provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. Tegan Mellon l Community Education Counsellor l T 4050 3007 l E tmell29@eq.edu.au
Shari Pinfield is the School Based Youth Health Nurse and is located on the first floor of A Block in A19. Ms Pinfield is available Monday to Thursday and provides free and confidential health advice for students.
Shari Pinfield l School Based Youth Health Nurse l T 4050 3055 l E spinf5@eq.edu.au
Keith McKinnon is the School Chaplin. The school's Chaplain traditionally provides support for students and runs programs for students at risk, the role depends on SU QLD Chaplaincy to operate. Mr McKinnon is available Monday and Thursday. Click on the button below to support and read more about the role in helping Cairns High students on the SU QLD Chaplaincy website.
Keith McKinnon| Chaplain| T 4050 3045 | E kmcki91@eq.edu.au
Confidentiality and access
Confidentiality is assured for all issues where personal safety or the safety of others is not at risk. Any information provided to others will be with the permission of students. Parents may request information or assistance with referrals to outside agencies for themselves.
Students may self-refer or may be referred by parents or their teachers. They may access Student Support in person during breaks to make an appointment or may contact the Guidance Officer by email.
Parents may refer their child by phoning directly or by making contact via the Deputy Principal or the Year Coordinator.
Guidance Officers
Students are able to access Guidance Officers for assistance with the following:
Personal Counselling and Referral
Career Counselling and Planning
Assistance with applications to university
Mental Health concerns
Career Information
Clio Carney | Head of Student Support l T 4050 3002 l E ccarn5@eq.edu.au