Defence School Mentor
The Defence School Mentor Program is designed to support students who are a part of the Australian Defence Force families.
Sallee Stubbles is the Defence School Mentor [DSM] at Rosebery Primary; she provides support for children during their transition
into the school as well as their departure and any other challenging periods.
This includes:
- Working closely with teachers to monitor defence student’s wellbeing in and out of the classroom.
- Aiding with any social or emotional difficulties that the child may be facing.
Depending on the child's needs this can vary from daily or weekly support within the classroom or one on one support in the DSMs office.
- Assisting students in writing letters and/or emails to serving Defence members who are deployed or are away for other military reasons. Please reach out via email or notify your child's teacher during a time such as this, as extra support for a child can be arranged.
Sallee is always available to the students and can be found during school hours in the DSMs office located in the admin building.
Lunch club is held everyday day of the week in the preschool building for defence students and a friend of choice where they can enjoy indoor activities set up by our DSM.
Throughout the school year Sallee may also organise a parent and carers morning tea for defence families. This can be an opportunity to meet other people in the community with an understanding of life as a defence family. It can also be an opportunity to approach one of our defence mentors about any concerns or thoughts you may have regarding your child.
Upon enrolment to our school please ensure you advise us of your status as a Defence Family by ticking the appropriate boxes. This ensures placement on our Defence list and allows us to provide the appropriate support for your child /children.
DSM - Sallee Stubbles