Welcome back to term 4

​At Arthur Phillip High School student safety, wellbeing and support is our highest priority at all times. Over the weekend media has reported on the tragic death of a police worker and the involvement of an Arthur Phillip High School student. NSW Police have advised the school that there is no ongoing threat as a result of last Friday’s tragic event.
 
I would like to reassure the whole Arthur Phillip High School community that the school continues to be in close liaison with the Department of Education and the NSW Police to uphold our exemplary levels of student safety and student wellbeing.
Our school counsellors are available for all students, if required, today or in the future.
 
Some children may prefer to talk to someone they don’t know about how they are feeling. Potential sources of free, anonymous and confidential support for your children include:

• Kids Helpline (1800 551 800 or www.kidshelp.com.au)
• Lifeline (131114 or www.lifeline.org.au)
• Headspace (1800 650 890 or www.eheadspace.org.au)
• State Mental Health Telephone Access Line (1800 011 511) which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Any student in Year 12 who is concerned with this matter in terms of their performance at the upcoming HSC exams should contact Ms Duric for information in relation to special consideration application.
 
The school appreciates the wonderfully warm and resolute support from parents and the broader school community at this difficult time. If parents or caregivers would like to discuss any issues related to their child I would encourage them to contact the school on 9635 8638.
 
Lynne Goodwin
Principal
Arthur Phillip High School
6/10/15