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Student Support Programs

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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.

Student Support Services functions 

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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 Tamara Wolski (Intermediate 9&10) and Ms Laryssa Bernyk (Junior 7&8) are the school's full time Guidance Officers and their offices are located on the 1st floor of A Block. ​

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Zorro Wigness is the school's Community Education Counsellor and her office is located next door to the Guidance Officer's. Zorro provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families.                                                                                       

Natalie Baira l Community Education Counsellor l T 4050 3007 l E nbair18@eq.edu.au

Marysia Skret is the School Based Youth Health Nurse and is located on the first floor of A Block in A19. Ms Skret is available  Monday to Wednesday 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

The school's Chaplain is currently being recruited. 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. Click on the button below to support and read more about the role in helping Cairns High students on the SU QLD Chaplaincy website

TBA | Chaplain| T 4050 3045 | E 

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

  • University News
  • Career Information
  • Scholarship Information
  • Gap Year Information
  • Student Workshop Information such as Time Management and Study Skills Seminars

Clio Carney | Head of Student Support l T 4050 3002 l E ccarn5@eq.edu.au​ 

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Last reviewed 24 June 2022
Last updated 24 June 2022