Student Wellbeing

A Place to Belong

As part of a system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, our students are treated with dignity and respect. Their safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. The wellbeing and safety of all students is central to the purpose of Catholic education and we acknowledge that healthy relationships and exceptional pastoral care are core to each child’s positive experience at school.

Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta have a strong focus on pastoral care, and in addition the support of our school counsellor, additional resourcing is provided for wellbeing initiatives overseen by the Wellbeing Coordinator. The Wellbeing Coordinator is supported by staff on the Wellbeing and Behaviour Team, Leading Counsellors as well as K-12 System Counsellors in the implementation of these wellbeing initiatives.

St Clare's is committed to providing a learning environment where students can thrive, feel safe and supported, and are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.

St Clare's equips students with the knowledge and skills to cultivate their wellbeing through Religious Education, health, and wellbeing classes. We believe this sense of wellbeing and connectedness promotes healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success.

We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools. Our strong focus on pastoral care includes school counsellors and wellbeing initiatives to support students.

Our school celebrates the inclusion of all students, supporting the learning needs of every individual and providing learning opportunities to build their social skills.

Our Wellbeing Initiatives

Peer Support Program

Year 10 students are specially trained to support the Year 7s with their high school transition.

School Counsellor

Our professional counsellor is available to assist students and their families whenever they require additional support.

Grade Camps

We focus our camps on building a sense of identity. They are essential for team and community building at our school, helping our students feel a sense of belonging.

Learning Interventions

All students are supported in their learning with appropriate programs, including Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU) for Years 7 & 8 and small group reading support as part of our Diversity program.

Harmony Day

We embrace this national day of celebration as a way of making all our students feel welcome and included. Our diverse student population makes this a very important event for our school.

Leadership Opportunities

Our Student Representative Council (SRC) and Student Leadership Team enrich our community. They promote and encourage student involvement in the school and give students the chance to express themselves.

Our comprehensive pastoral care program includes learning activities, goal setting and developing resilience.

Building child safe communities

We are committed to providing children and young people with school environments where they are safe, informed and able to participate, and where the adult community works together with them towards making this happen.

How CSPD schools protect child safety

We care about every student!

Contact St Clare's today to find out how we can help your child.