Learning Support Coordinator
Carcoola’s Student Services aims to provide a sound and well structured support system for students. The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) consults and liaises with the School Principal, the School Psychologist, Chaplain and other outside agencies such as disabilities services, consulting teachers, parents and staff to address student needs.
The LSC also collaborates with class teachers and student services team to ensure Students at Educational Risk have appropriate learning programs. Students with medical health issues such as anaphylaxis, asthma and epilepsy are also monitored by the LSC.
School Chaplain
School chaplaincy is a program officially endorsed by the Education Department and provided by YouthCARE WA who provide training, counselling and supervision to their Chaplains. The Chaplain’s primary role is to cultivate the personal and social wellbeing of students, their families and staff in need of social, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual support from a non-denominational perspective. This involves building relationships and supporting students, families and staff one on one and in small groups as needed, and during critical incidences. Our School Chaplain is Mrs Karen Burke. If you would like to see the Chaplain, or seek support for your child, ask your child’s teacher or the office to send a message to the Chaplain. You will find Mrs Burke at school on Wednesday and Friday during Term 1.
School Psychologist
A School Psychologist visits the school once a fortnight on Friday. Referrals to the school psychologist are to be made through the Learning Support Coordinator. The primary role of the School Psychologist is to support teaching staff in providing the best educational programs for all students, so that ALL students can access the curriculum and have the skills to do so.