To support the needs of our students, Deb Price our school based Guidance Officer, who specialises in educational psychology, visits Buderim Mountain State School three days a week. Deb's role is to work with staff, families and students in the area of social and emotional health and wellbeing.
Generally, any issue that might impact adversely on a student's wellbeing can be referred to the Guidance Officer through our Head of Support Services, Class Teachers and our Student Support Services Team. Activities undertaken by the Guidance Officer include standardised intellectual ability and achievement assessments, functional behaviour assessments, contributing to intervention plans, developmental counselling for a range of individual circumstances including grief and relationships, social skilling and support for positive 'parenting' (the family has a critical role in the welfare of students at the school). Referrals are generally made through the Head of Support Services or the class teacher to the school's Support Team.
To make an appointment with our Guidance Office, please contact Amanda Bierton through our administration office on (07) 5477 2777 or email info@buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au