A positive sense of wellbeing is fundamental to a young person’s ability to learn, develop and thrive at school. When students feel that they are supported and belong to a caring community, they are much more engaged in their learning.
As a Sydney Catholic School, Trinity Catholic College is committed to providing a warm, caring, supportive and inclusive environment which nurtures the wellbeing of all members of our community.
Our student wellbeing policy is underpinned the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. This 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
- support
This is complemented by the Be You Framework, a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting positive mental health in children and young people. The integration of both frameworks supports our school community in providing every student with a strong foundation to extend and succeed in 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 and staff training in student wellbeing, along with targeted interventions for students with more complex social and emotional needs.
Pastoral Care
The pastoral care of every student plays a vital role in the daily life of Trinity Catholic College. Our college is committed to the development of the whole person by fostering a love of learning in a caring environment where every student can make the most of their gifts and talents.
Through our Marist tradition, students are encouraged to seek Jesus Christ and Mary “our Good Mother” in their daily lives, developing themselves into well-rounded individuals with a deep sense of respect for themselves, a commitment to the common good and a life long love of learning.
We aim to provide for each student:
- A school environment where students are challenged to pursue excellence in all areas of school life – spiritual, academic, cultural and sporting
- A warm, caring atmosphere in which each student knows they are accepted, valued and loved
- A wide range of opportunities to celebrate and strengthen the spiritual life of each student and the whole College community.
- Self respect and positive relationships with others, based on mutual positive regard, a commitment to truth and open communication
- A welcoming environment which values and respects our rich diversity of cultures
The Be You Program at Trinity
Our students experience a warm and caring learning community that is positive, inclusive and centred on growth. Staff members undertake ongoing training as part of the Be You program to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and develop good mental health practices, positive values and resilience in our young people.