We commit to providing safe and supportive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community, and hold firmly to the belief that they have a right to be safe, respected and valued in an inclusive environment. We know that when students are happy, they are more engaged with their learning.

Schools benefit from wellbeing initiatives and pastoral care support through Sydney Catholic Schools – in areas such as anti-bullying, positive behaviour, student counselling, refugee support and child protection – which range from universal support for all students, to targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.

We promote wellbeing through:

  • Wellbeing Week – each term we set aside one week to highlight activities to promote wellbeing for staff, students and their families.
  • Social/Emotional Program – Teaching health and personal development programs that give students the opportunity to develop skills to recognise and manage emotions, develop care and concern for others and manage challenging situations effectively.
  • Buddy Program – a program that supports Kindergarten and Year 1 students as they transition to the school community. This program also develops leadership skills in our senior students.
  • Raising Community Awareness – our school annually celebrates Harmony Day, National Day Against Bullying, RUOK Day and Friendship Week
  • School Counsellor – available onsite at the school to support student emotional and mental wellbeing.
  • Beyond the School gate Family Support Caseworker – available onsite at the school to support families that require financial, social and emotional assistance.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta Student Wellbeing

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: