Positive wellbeing is fundamental to a child’s ability to learn, develop and thrive at school.

We know that when students feel supported, they are more engaged with their learning.

At Sydney Catholic Schools, we commit to providing safe, supportive and inclusive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community.

Our student wellbeing policy is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The framework recognises five elements that are key to supporting the whole school community to build and maintain safe, positive relationships and wellbeing: leadership, inclusion, student voice, partnerships and support.

This is complemented by the Be You Framework, a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people. The integration of both frameworks supports our school communities to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

We have a systemic approach to wellbeing and positive behaviour with tiers of support to meet the diverse needs of staff, students and families. The offerings range from whole school initiatives, actively seeking student voice, system policies on anti-bullying, student counselling, staff training in student wellbeing, along with targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.

Respect and responsibility underpin the pastoral approach promoted by staff at the college. Year assemblies, which take place each fortnight, are opportunities for students to be reminded about their responsibilities to one another and their community. A constant focus in the past eight-years has been on responsible computer use and the dangers of cyber-bullying and thoughtless communications on social networking sites. The Year Coordinators, Pastoral Care Coordinator and the Assistant Principal are constantly revising their messages to students to engender positive approaches to life’s problems.

Senior students model respect and responsibility constantly for junior year groups, in their everyday dealings with the staff, as well as the care they take with younger students. These attitudes are fostered through the pastoral care program and initiatives by the SRC, as well as mentoring programs. Together, these elements have built a unique culture whereby respect and responsibility are prized and valued.

Anti-bullying policy

Sydney Catholic Schools reject all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying, by maintaining a commitment to providing safe, inclusive and respectful learning communities that promote student wellbeing for learning. Staff at Sydney Catholic Schools are committed to employing wellbeing strategies that allow for a healthy school environment where bullying is less likely to occur.

If your child is experiencing bullying of any kind, or you have a wellbeing concern, we have a number of support services available for parents/carers and students, as listed below.

Contact information for our school: 

  • NSW School Liaison Police: Senior Constable Allan Clapham – (02) 9725 8987, 0447 011 633
  • School Counsellor: Ms Christina Galani – (02) 9823 2073

Support services: