Student Services & Wellbeing
Waiheke High School takes an holistic approach to the wellbeing of our students and our Student Services Centre provides onsite assistance with a Registered Nurse, School Guidance Counsellor, Doctors Clinic and Clinical Psychologist.
In addition the Peer Sexuality Support Programme (PSSP) offers students support to make informed decisions about their own sexual health.
Peer Mediators are also available should students need assistance with problems between peers.
Services available during the school term
Health Clinic with Registered Nurse
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 3.10pm
School Guidance Counsellor
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 3.10pm
Doctors Clinic with the GP
Thursdays
8.30am – 12.30pm
Careers Advisor
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 3.10pm
In the absence of a nurse, all medical issues are to go to the front office. The front office staff are first aid trained and stock paracetamol / period products etc.
Please also note, the school EPIPEN is kept at the front office, not in the Nurse’s Clinic.
The Nurse’s mobile is 027 618 9225 – this is turned on during the school day.
Our Student Support Staff
Kathy Crawshaw (CRA)
School Counsellor
Ph Ext: 217
crawshawk@waihekehigh.school.nz
David Gray (GRA)
School Counsellor
Ph Ext: 217
grayd@waihekehigh.school.nz
Maggie Lethwaite (LET)
School Nurse
Ph Ext: 215
nurse@waihekehigh.school.nz
Tuesdays, Fridays, alternate Thursdays
Peter Melville (MEL)
Nurse / Student Support Services
Ph Ext: 215
melvillep@waihekehigh.school.nz
Mondays, Weds, alternate Thurs
Tanique Deacon (DEA)
Careers Advisor
Ph Ext: 216
deacont@waihekehigh.school.nz
Dr Rob Kay
School Doctor
(Thursdays 8.30am to 1pm, appointments made via nurse)
Clare Calvert
School Psychologist
Tuesdays, referrals via nurse or counsellor
Waiheke Physio
(referrals via nurses)
School Counsellors
The school counsellors provide a confidential counselling service to students and their families regarding personal, family, educational, health or vocational matters. Both Counsellors are trained in pluralistic counselling practice, with a range of skills. The Counsellors can also organise referrals to other agencies. Mediations between students is also offered and can be provided by our trained Student Mediators when requested.
Students can self-refer or be referred by family or teachers. Appointments can be made with the Counsellor in person, phone or email. Both Counsellors are registered members of the NZ Association of Counsellors.
Physio Clinic
Waiheke Physio coordinates a clinic at the school on a Friday for students. The Waiheke Physiotherapy team are professional, dedicated and caring staff who provide a personal service in a welcoming and friendly environment. The physios offer a wide range of services and treatment.
Nurse’s Clinic
The School Nurse is a Youth Health Specialist who provides confidential, accessible, clinical and health promotional services for all students at Waiheke High school. The aim is to enhance the health and wellbeing of students supporting them to be engaged, connected, successful young people in the community. This includes facilitating access to other health and social agencies, promoting a healthy school environment and supporting staff to deliver the NZ Health and PE curriculum.
Doctor’s Clinic
We are very lucky to have a doctor working for the clinic. Dr Rob Kay works at our school on a Thursday morning during Term time. The doctor is youth friendly and very approachable. The students seem to appreciate the relaxed atmosphere within the clinic. The doctor’s sessions are well utilised. The aim is to have a positive impact on the student’s health and wellbeing.
Career’s Advice
The Careers Advisor provides advice and information to students and their families on tertiary selection (course and subject), career choice, tertiary applications, open days at tertiary institutions and transition from school to work or further study. The Careers Advisor liaises with Faculty Leaders and Deans in order to provide assistance for all careers advice. There is a Career section in the school library.
School Psychologist
Psychologists are interested in how our thoughts effect how we feel and behave. They provide a confidential, relaxed and safe space to share worries and concerns and to help find positive ways to cope with difficult life experiences.