Guidance and Counselling at Beerwah State High School

The Guidance Counsellor at Beerwah State High School is John Fanton. John has been working in the Guidance and Counselling field since 1992. He is based full time at the school and is available to meet with students and families 5 days a week. Appointments to see John may be made through the Administration Office. The Guidance Counsellor is a member of the Student Services Team and works closely with the members of this team to best support students.

Guidance Counsellors (also known as Guidance Officers) are teachers with specialist training and additional qualifications in guidance and counselling. Areas in which they work may involve: Educational Matters, Personal Counselling and Issues, Career Guidance and Counselling.

Educational Matters
· Motivation and Goals
· Learning Styles, Study Habits and Time Management
· Social Skilling, Behaviour Management
· Diagnostic Assessment
· Placement and Programming for Students with Disabilities

Personal Counselling and Issues
· Family concerns
· Peer Pressures and Conflicts
· Relationships, Harassment
· Self-esteem, Stress and Relaxation
· Grief and Loss, Coping Strategies

Career Guidance and Counselling
· Interests, Abilities and Life Work Goals
· Career Programs and Decision Making
· Subject Selection and Changes
· Education and Training Options
· Information on Courses and applications for TAFE and University

Information and Resources – Keep up to speed!

Throughout the course of a year, much information is sent to Guidance Counsellors, particular in relation to careers, courses, scholarships and new resources. This information or links to it will be posted below on this page. It is recommended that students and their families check this site regularly in order to ensure that you keep up with the latest news, offerings and opportunities. Some resources are available for borrowing from the Guidance and Counselling Office.

Information and Resources

Recently Arrived Resources/Information
lists resources and information, including contact details or internet addresses, that have come to the school in recent weeks

Scholarships and Bursaries
includes information and contact details for financial assistance while undertaking tertiary study

Useful Internet Sites 2006
provides a list of internet sites useful for career planning

Making Career Decisions - 2006
outlines a framework for making career decisions

University Open Days and Other Important Dates 2006
lists the dates for career markets or expos, university open days, important closing dates for tertiary entrance

Undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry Courses
provides a list of courses available in Australia and New Zealand with internet links to universities and further information. For some of these courses students may be required to undertake additional testing, for example, the UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test). Information on the UMAT is available at: Recently Arrived Resources/ Information