At St Joseph’s, pastoral care and student well-being is at the heart of all loving relationships, and encompasses all that happens in the school.
 

Pastoral Care

Activities associated with pastoral care in our school include:

• the services of a CatholicCare counsellor
• the implementation of the Positive Behaviours for Learning (PB₄L) framework
• structured classroom lessons related to anti-bullying
• structured classroom lessons related to online safety
• the continued support for new students through a “buddy” scheme
• the celebration academic and sporting achievements
• Term awards recognising and celebrating – Academic Excellence Award, Habits of Mind Award and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Award.

View our CEDoW Student Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Policy

Supporting Families

Living as an authentically Catholic community, we strive to be welcoming, inclusive and compassionate to all. In addition to the wellbeing of students at St Joseph's, the pastoral care and wellbeing of our parents and families is important to us and gives witness to our Catholic faith in action.

When families are in need of extra assistance, whether financial, emotional or otherwise, the school is here to provide support to families in a variety of ways while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

Families are encouraged to speak with the principal or a member of the school leadership team if they feel they need support of any kind.

Read more about our partnership with parents in the Parent-School Partnership Framework