Student Support
Going to a new place can be challenging for everyone.
We understand that this is a significant step for some students as they adjust to a larger school and possibly living away from home for the first time. However, the opportunity to meet new friends and explore different subjects is wonderful! Launceston College is also a very safe and supportive learning environment.
For some students, there are times when more intensive support is needed. During these times, LC has a dedicated team ready to provide extra assistance.
Launceston College has a full-time social worker who can help students with personal issues that may affect their learning. Our social worker offers support and counselling on issues impacting students’ social and emotional wellbeing, such as accommodation, finance, transport, health, and relationships. They also provide information about and referrals to external agencies.
LC also has a highly qualified and experienced school psychologist available to work with students. They conduct assessments to determine learning support needs and develop individual education plans.
Student Counsellors are available to assist students experiencing difficulties engaging effectively in their studies due to personal problems or relationship issues. Counsellors provide support and strategies to promote attendance and participation, address barriers to successful subject/program engagement, and offer time management skills to aid effective study and exam preparation.
Additionally, LC has several qualified first aid officers on site at all times. Students can access first aid facilities by visiting the LC Library, where there is a fully equipped first aid room.
College Breakfast Program
Research suggests that a healthy breakfast helps get you off to a good start every day! The LC Breakfast Program runs every morning and offers students a free and healthy breakfast.
The Student Support Team supervise this in the Undercroft area every day from 8.15am-8.45 am and students can have toast, spreads, juice or a hot drink.
How do I know what is happening across the College?
College communication screens, located at various places throughout the College, are constantly relaying information to students. The student portal, the Launceston College webpage, Facebook, Instagram and email are also used to publicise events and assist communication between students and teachers.
Student Accommodation
The Newstead Student Residence is located at 30 Cypress St, Newstead, next door to Newstead College. The Residence provides accommodation for students from the East Coast and North East Tasmania undertaking Year 11 and 12 studies at both Launceston College and Newstead College. The Newstead Student Residence provides students living and studying away from home for the first time with a safe, supportive and happy environment.
The Residence provides a marvellous opportunity to experience life as an independent young adult, responsible for their own meal preparation and cleaning of the unit with an emphasis on being a good neighbour.
The Newstead Student Residence can be contacted by phoning 03 6332 3232 during business hours.
