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.

As part of a holistic education, we implement pastoral care programs and practices that strengthen students in their awareness about their wellbeing and mental health. The college has a proactive approach in implementing its anti-bullying policy, and has a range of affirmations structures that helps students to have a positive sense of wellbeing.

As the college is strongly committed to equal education for all students, students with complex social and emotional needs are supported with specific goal-orientated interventions.

At St Mary’s Cathedral College, we value the wellbeing and mental health of all in our community.

Student Wellbeing

All members of the college staff are responsible for the wellbeing of the students in their care, and are supported by the Wellbeing team led by the Leader of Pastoral Care, Leaders of Wellbeing and the college counsellors. The college’s Rights and Responsibilities document is guided by the following principles which strengthens students Wellbeing.

The college is committed to;

  • Centre positive relationships modelled on the person of Jesus Christ
  • Maintaining and strengthening a safe college environment
  • Respecting the dignity and individuality of each member of the community through positive relationships
  • Developing a sense of respect and responsibility in all our students

Anti-bullying policy

Sydney Catholic Schools rejects 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.

Support services: