Alex & Me! Wellbeing Program
The "Alex and Me!" program is a student wellbeing program delivered to all students at Alexandra SHS by class teachers. Research shows that social and emotional learning promotes young people's academic success and engagement, good behaviour, cooperation with others and wellbeing.
The 'Alex & Me!' program provides students with many opportunities to further develop resilience, persistence and the life skills needed for success. We have an ongoing dedication to use the most up to date research, resources and activities to ensure a quality program based on student needs.
In years 7-10, topics covered in "Alex and Me!" include organisation and time management, respectful relationships, friendships, e-Safety and cyberbullying, mental health, alcohol and other drugs – recognising risks, careers and planning for the future.
In years 11-12, students improve their digital literacy and complete units of work investigating the physical, mental and legal effects of alcohol and related violence, mental health and respectful relationships and domestic violence. Valuable guest speakers from our community (Police, Ambulance, Fire, Red Frogs, RACQ) also play an important role in our senior wellbeing program.
School Community Leadership Group (link to page)
Our Junior Secondary School Leadership program involves the development and selection of junior leaders from years 7 – 9.
Homework Centre (link to page)
Homework support for busy families
eSmart
It is with great pleasure that our school was given status as an eSmart school after more than 12 months of planning and implementing actions to ensure the smart, safe and responsible use of technology by our students, staff and school community. We will continue to work on sustaining our eSmart status through school plans and policies, effective teacher practices, an eSmart curriculum and partnerships with parents and the local community.
DecemberFest
Our end of year DecemberFest program encourages our junior secondary students to be engaged during lunchtimes in a range of sporting, cultural and academic activities during the last two weeks of term 4. Our very talented teachers provide a diverse range of fun and challenging activities for students with opportunities to win prizes over the two weeks.
Awards and accolades
Our Student Wellbeing Program has won several awards for it's uniqueness on ongoing dedication to updating, improving and providing students with a quality wellbeing program.
We are very proud of the following accolades received for our Alex and Me! wellbeing program:
Regional Showcase Award Winner – Best Student Wellbeing Program 2014 & 2015
State Showcase Award Finalist – Best Student Wellbeing Program 2015
Queensland Community Achievement Awards Recognition 2017
Semi-Finalist 2018 Queensland Community Achievement Awards
Australian Educator Awards Finalist – Best Student Wellbeing Program 2018