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The College places a particular emphasis on the wellbeing of students. A supportive structure is in place for all students.
There are individual wellbeing plans for each year level, which form a cohesive, comprehensive whole school approach to wellbeing driven by a preventative approach. To enhance learning, the emphasis of the wellbeing plan is to address the issues, challenges, decisions and responsibilities that our students face on a daily basis and to empower all our girls to make the right choices.
The College employs a fully qualified psychologist who works
in collaboration with the Student Wellbeing team consisting
of: Deputy Principal of Students, Psychologist (Education) and Year
Level Coordinators. Together there is a team approach to the
management of student issues.
The College has in place an Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination
Policy and an Anti-Bullying Policy. These policies are actively
promoted to provide a harassment-free environment for all
members of the school community.
Restorative Practices is a whole school approach promoting
the building of relationships. Through conflicts being
resolved, relationships are nurtured and restored between
community members in order to provide high quality interpersonal
relationships of care and support. It replaces traditional
punitive disciplinary processes with restorative alternatives.
The student is held accountable, but also explores how others
have been affected by her actions. The student’s
obligation to repair the harm caused includes her considering
the victim’s needs and suggesting ways the harm can
be repaired and to move forward in a positive way.
The Restorative Practices approach sees a reduction in repeat
offences and is seen as an opportunity for students to become
more resilient. It enhances responsibility through building
positive relationships across the community.
The Peer Support Program consists of volunteer Year 11 students,
who are trained by members of the College staff to lead small
groups of Year 7 students in weekly activities.
The aim of the Peer Support Program is to encourage the development
of self-esteem, self-acceptance and confidence in Year 7 students.
It is designed to encourage group involvement and open discussion
on the issues that young students face when making the transition
into secondary school.
The Program opens up the opportunity for friendly contact between
senior and junior students. It also benefits the Year 11 leaders
who receive real life responsibilities while caring for and
leading Year 7 students. Peer Support also encourages and prepares students for future leadership opportunities within the College.
Student Leadership at the College encourages our students to achieve their true potential through positive relationships, responsible behaviours and active participation in society.
There are twelve students in the Year 12 Student Leadership Team consisting of College Captain, College Vice-Captain, Faith and Social Justice Captain, Academic Captain, and two House Captains for each of our four Houses - Clare, Francis, Helene and Mary.
During Semester 2, Year 11 students apply for these positions. A vigorous selection process occurs which involves applications, interviews and speeches. The voting process is overseen by the Australian Electoral Commission and the whole school, staff and students participate in the voting.
In Years 7-11, each homeroom elects a Class Leader, a Student Council Representative and a Faith and Social Justice Leader. Each leader has a particular role and meets on a fortnightly basis with specific groups and teachers. There are also House Assistants at each year level to support the Year 12 Leaders to develop and encourage College spirit and participation.
The Individual Differences Unit upholds a policy and practice
of inclusiveness. It is the aim of the unit to develop the
students’ abilities to the point where they may participate
in the mainstream classes without on-going support. Students
who are assessed as having special learning needs receive
additional support, where possible, to assist them manage their studies.
Services offered by the Unit include identification and assessment
of student learning needs, and assistance to subject teachers
in the development of curriculum material, teaching practices
and other resources. This contributes to the integration
of students into mainstream classes on the development of
Individual Learning Plans appropriate to the individual needs
of the student.
The Unit provides support for all year levels in the College.
Generally the support is given to students in the class. However,
there are occasions when withdrawal may occur for short periods.
This often depends on the social or personal needs of the
student.
The Homework Program has been developed to assist students
who may be experiencing difficulty in a particular area or
would just like a quiet place to complete their homework.
The program is run every week during term time. The program
covers a variety of subjects and is open to all students.
 Wellbeing Plan
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