Social / Emotional Domain
Students with high socio-emotional potential demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, leadership qualities, and the capacity to influence and collaborate effectively with others. They exhibit resilience, empathy, and a mature understanding of group dynamics and responsibility.
NHS Approach: Newcastle High Sschool offers structured leadership development programs, mentoring opportunities, and inclusive wellbeing initiatives that foster students’ ability to engage positively with peers and the wider community. Peer Support, SRC, public speaking, and participation in civic and cultural events all provide pathways for these students to thrive.
Leadership Programs
WHOLE SCHOOL
Students are elected or nominated to represent their peers, develop leadership capabilities and advocate for student voice via SRC, Prefects, JAECG - which cater for social-emotional talent and development.
Positive Education: PosEd
WHOLE SCHOOL
Students develop talents, personal qualities, attributes, social-emotional intelligences to build motivation and resilience.
Peer Support Program
WHOLE SCHOOL
Year 10 mentors support Year 7 students during their transition into high school. The program builds empathy, communication, and leadership for both mentors and mentees.
ANZAC & Remembrance Day Assemblies
HSIE
Students lead school commemorations, building public speaking, event planning, and emotional intelligence skills through meaningful service.
Hospitality Club
SUPPORT
Students participate in a structured cooking and service program to develop teamwork, responsibility, and resilience.
Community Access: Support Classes
SUPPORT
Fortnightly excursions help students develop life skills in community safety, financial literacy, and social interaction. Fosters independence and emotional regulation.
Enrolment at CHC – Cooks Hill Campus
Students in Stage 4 can be considered for their suitability for CHC enrolment in Y9-12. Cooks Hill Campus is a highly personalised educational environment that requires students to be able to communicate their passions/interests/strengths and weaknesses. Students must be able to self-direct their learning and work independently. As each student is working on a unique personalised learning plan, they will need to work independently most of the day. Students will set their own goals each day and need a level of personal organisation to ensure they remain on track with learning.
Learning
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Travel to School
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