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Caring for the Whole Child

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

Pastoral care at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bulli is based on the ideals of a Christian community.

Pastoral care is love in action and is founded upon:

  • The loving concern God has always shown for his people throughout the history of salvation;
  • The value and uniqueness of the individual person created in the image of God;
  • The fact that 'the Catholic School is committed to the development of the whole person, since in Christ, the Perfect Man, all human values find their fulfilment and unity' (The Catholic School, 1977, n35);
  • The recognition that the ministry of each member of the school community contributes to the development of the climate of the school;
  • The understanding that, 'the entire effort of the Catholic teacher is oriented towards an integral formation of each student';
  • Our Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) 'Path to Life Framework', which contains 10 pathways for schools to help focus on areas of need in pastoral care through their school review and improvement process; and
  • Our Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (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 Catholic Primary School, Bulli, 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.

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 Catholic Primary School, Bulli, 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.