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.

All members of the school community have rights which must be respected and responsibilities which must be carried out. All members of the school community are responsible for their behaviour and will have to deal with the consequences of their.

The foundation of our rights and responsibilities is underpinned by the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools.

Rights Responsibilities
We have the right to feel happy and be treated with understanding. We have the responsibility to treat others fairly and with understanding.
We have the right to be treated with respect and politeness. We have the responsibility to treat others with respect and politeness.
We have the right to be safe and to be free from physical danger. We have the responsibility to play safely and not endanger anyone else.
We have the right to expect that our property is safe. We have the responsibility to make sure that all personal belongings are labelled and that we don’t touch the property of others.
We have the right to learn. We have the responsibility to listen and behave in a manner that will not distract others from learning.
We have the right to have a pleasant and clean environment. We have the responsibility to keep our school clean and place all rubbish in the bins provided.
We have the right to express our concerns. We have the responsibility to listen to others and state the truth.
Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
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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: