At Woodridge State High School the Guidance Officer plays a vital role in helping students and their families get the most out of their school years. The Guidance Officer provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities, families and wider networks concerning educational & behavioural needs, career development, mental health and family issues. In collaboration with families, and the school community, Guidance Officers create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school and the community.
The Guidance Officer works in collaboration with the school community to improve student wellbeing and learning outcomes by:
- Providing guidance and counselling services to students and their families to help guide students' personal and social development
- Supporting a seamless transition from primary to high school
- Identifying individual barriers to learning and helping to plan support programs
- Providing a comprehensive student support program within the school environment
- Providing advice about education and career pathways
- Collaborating, developing and implementing programs that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies
- Promoting resilience and personal skills development
- Conducting psychoeducational assessments on individual students to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
How to make an appointment
We have three Guidance Officers at Woodridge State High School:
- Danae Thrift
- Andy Fahey
- Edward Kriletich
Students can self-refer by making an appointment through Student Services in K Block. Parents/guardians can make an appointment in person at Administration or by phoning the school on (07) 3290 7222 or by emailing them at GuidanceOfficer@woodridgeshs.eq.edu.au.