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.
Our school Code of Conduct, “Respect, Learn and Safety,” ensures that all students are respected, able to learn and interact in a safe and supportive learning environment. Programs that promote these values and support student wellbeing include:
- Social Skills Program – Friendly Schools Plus
- Kindergarten Buddy Program
- Wrap Around Program
- Wellbeing Journals Yr3-6
- Class wellbeing meetings
- Weekly student Meditation sessions
- Student wellbeing awareness days including; Bully No Way Day, Harmony Day and Safer Internet Day provide students with an opportunity to deepen their awareness of their and others wellbeing.
