Defence School Mentor Program
Supporting Defence Students and Families
At Campbell High School our Defence School Mentor (DSM) supports Defence students and their families from Year 7 to Year 10. The DSM works with the Student Services team and teaching staff to support the educational and emotional needs of all Defence students.
The DSM provides Defence students and families with a range of programs and support services including:
- Welcoming students and their families to our school and supporting them during parental absences due to deployment, exercises or courses.
- Excursions to various locations including Birrigai Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre, the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Australian War Memorial. These excursions are often combined with other ACT schools providing opportunities for Defence students to socialise across the broader Canberra Defence community whilst encouraging leadership, initiative and teamwork.
- Organising regular drop-ins and activities during school breaks.
- Liaising with the teaching staff and the school’s Wellbeing Team to monitor the social, emotional and academic wellbeing of Defence students.
- Informing Defence families of relevant social events within the region and opportunities of interest.
- Assisting in the coordination of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.
- Identifying programs, services, resources or opportunities for our Defence students.
- Assisting at times of family relocation.
Contact the DSM by sending an email to: abbie.grant@ed.act.edu.au or call (02) 6142 3016.