Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2021

The Floreamus Centre

The Floreamus Centre A place to flourish

Mrs Jody Forbes Director of Student Counselling

At Girls Grammar, we know that holistic education encompasses physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Girls cannot achieve all that they are capable of—in the classroom, on the netball court, on the stage, for example—if their foundational needs are not being met. In a school setting, students need easy, consistent access to resources that help to meet the various personal challenges they may encounter during their secondary school years. ▶

Adopting a proactive approach, the Floreamus Centre hosts a number of strengths-based wellness groups for students: Thrive , a five-session program focusing on developing girls' confidence; Soothe , comprising three sessions exploring tools for girls to practise self-care; Uplift , a program that assists girls to manage their feelings and enhance their approach to life; and Engage , a drop-in session empowering girls to streamline and strategise their academic approach Delivered by School Psychologists, these skills-based groups allow girls to take their wellbeing into their own hands and learn to proactively care for their mental health Whether students have injured themselves during an activity, want to learn how to manage stress around exam time, or simply need someone to listen while they talk, the Floreamus Centre is a warm and safe space for Grammar girls to develop their physical and mental health. ■

In April 2021, the School opened the Floreamus Centre, a dedicated, combined space for the School’s Health Centre and School Psychologists The Floreamus Centre provides students with timely and professional education, expertise and support to promote optimal wellbeing for learning. Offering a holistic and integrated approach, the Floreamus Centre comprises an interdisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, school nurses and administration support. Together with the Heads of House and broader Student Care team, the staff provide high-quality education and primary care to ensure Grammar girls are socially, emotionally, and physically at their best and ready to learn Students can seek medical and psychological care throughout the school day, and the ability to access such support enables early detection of typical adolescent health concerns. Students with complex and ongoing wellbeing concerns are referred to a network of well-recognised practitioners in the community.

‘Floreamus’ is derived from the Latin verb floreo , which links to words like ‘flower’, and means to flourish or prosper.

above Nurses help students in the Health Centre right Students enjoy a comfortable, safe space

above School Psychologist, Ms Tara McLachlan, speaks with a student left The Floreamus Centre

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