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 Patrick'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 Patrick'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.
An inclusive learning community
St Patrick’s Primary values and supports all learners, including students with autism. We have proudly partnered with Aspect, a national leader in autism-specific education, to offer dynamic, individualised learning in a satellite classroom setting. This partnership enables students to receive specialist education while participating in a welcoming Catholic community.
Additionally, we offer Learning Support teachers who provide tailored interventions for students requiring adjustments.
Academic enrichment programs, such as the Mathematics Olympiad, are available to challenge high performing students.
An inclusive learning community
Restorative practices
St Patrick’s is committed to integrity and justice and to developing a nurturing learning environment.
That’s why we foster healthy and respectful relationships across the school community through restorative practices. This framework builds, maintains and restores relationships and provides students with tools to self-regulate behaviour.
Through our restorative practices framework, we promote the dignity of each person and a sense of personal responsibility.
Restorative practices
Other wellbeing initiatives
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.
Pastoral care programs at each year level are designed to help build resilience, independence and courage within each student.
We care about every student!
Contact St Patrick's today to find out how we can help your child.
