ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
Salesian College prides itself on being able to provide students with excellent services to help them reach their full potential.

The role of the Academic Counsellor is to ensure that every student learns the necessary skills to assist them in obtaining their full academic potential. From Years 7 - 12, the skills covered are: Goal Setting, Motivation, Time Management, Organisation, Note Making, Preparing for Tests and Exams, Exam Strategies, Coping with Stress and Effective use of the Study Planner.

These skills are taught in a variety of ways: at Year Level gatherings in the form of Study Skills Seminars, in the classroom environment, in small groups and on an individual basis depending on the difficulties or concerns of students. We work closely with families to ensure that they too can assist their sons in obtaining academic success.

We organise for guest speakers to address certain year levels, run study skills competitions and with the help of the drama department, run performances for students about different 'study' scenarios that they may find themselves in.

The College also facilitates the Live Smart Program that deals with Advanced Note Making, Speed Reading and Revision Skills.

This is an important service that the College provides and it has helped all students achieve their full academic potential.

Our full time School Counsellor can help students and families in issues such as:

Counselling may involve a number of therapeutic methods including art therapies, cognitive/behavioural therapy, person-centered counselling and skills training. Most often, counseling is a focused chat, occurring at the pace and comfort level of the student.

Another key area is ongoing consultations with parents and teachers with regard to the welfare of students. While the work done with the students is, and remains largely private and confidential, regular feedback of a general nature is given to parents and teachers where appropriate. When very serious issues arise, confidentiality may be broken to ensure the welfare of the student.

Students may be referred by school staff, parents or other professionals (e.g. family doctor), or students may refer themselves. Written parental consent is required for all students under 16 years of age prior to commencement of counselling.