St Catherine’s Blog series celebrates the growth and development of every St Catherine’s student, all of whom have experienced the opportunity to discover their individual passions, interests and talents.

Supporting VCE students through Covid-19

While the whole of society is struggling to manage the changes associated with the Coronavirus (Covid-19), there is no doubt that students doing VCE are experiencing a level of stress and grief that is unique to them as a group. VCE students are grieving the loss of what they thought their final year of school would look like. In a year that is traditionally highlighted by a sense of connectedness and achieving a common goal, students are dealing with a loss of social interaction and feelings of isolation. Students are experiencing the loss of Co-curricular activities that they may not be part of in the future, and coping with uncertainty around how they will complete the academic requirements of year 12.

However, there are things that parents can undertake to guide and nurture their daughter to help alleviate stress and ensure that this year continues to be a positive and successful one.

School Counsellor, Ms Amelia King shares her strategies for students and the School community here.