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.

Student wellbeing is at the core of Marist Catholic College North Shore. We strive to develop the whole student through recognising their strengths, acknowledging their diverse learning and wellbeing needs and valuing respectful relationships. Our philosophy of student wellbeing is born out of Catholic teaching based on the unique human dignity of each person created in the image and likeness of God.

At Marist Catholic College North Shore, student wellbeing is the guiding principle of our pastoral care. This is evidenced in many ways from K–12. We provide age appropriate peer support programs, and appointed Leaders of Wellbeing who are tasked with nurturing, supporting and challenging students. The college has a Student Representative Council to give students a voice and encourage student led initiatives as well as comprehensive leadership programs.

Marist Catholic College North Shore Student wellbeing

The strong and evolving pastoral care program, underpinned by current theory on student wellbeing, focuses on positive self-regard, recognition of student strengths, nurturing mutually respectful relationships as well as encouraging resilience and responsible behaviours.

Marist Catholic College North Shore precinct offers counselling services that assist students that may need extra support with aspects of their schooling or personal lives.

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: