Overview

St Francis Catholic College students have many opportunities to develop friendships, support others and grow into positive members of our school and the broader community.

Our students are characterised by the respect they have for themselves and the respect they show for others.

All members of the College community work hard to provide a friendly, safe and welcoming environment.

Developing and fostering positive personal relationships is paramount. Students learn to act with courtesy, integrity, concerned for their own and others' safety and respect for all.

The College focuses on the development of the whole person - spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, physical and social. We recognise the individual gifts of all students and welcome all those who seek Catholic education, regardless of their social and economic status or ability.

We believe that all students can achieve their full potential, and our learning environment is structured around their differences.

Our approach focuses on primary prevention, which means creating an environment that facilitates belonging and promotes wellbeing, and early intervention, which involves planning strategies that target students identified as being at risk.

Student wellbeing is central to learning and school improvement. There is a commitment to enhancing knowledge by building a secure environment and fostering the right relationships between teachers and students.

Wellbeing and Behaviour Management Policy

Our teachers aim to create a learning environment that is supportive and caring. The quality of relationships developed and maintained throughout the school community is crucial to their success.

The College Wellbeing and Behaviour Management Policy embraces restorative practices.

In a single classroom, with students and a teacher, there are many different relationships, so it is no surprise that occasionally there is a need to deal with conflict; relationships break down and need to be ‘restored’.

We respectfully challenge students to reflect on their behaviour and its effect on others.

Our teachers offer a range of strategies that support students thinking as they work together to resolve conflict or address poor behaviour.

Click here to view all the student wellbeing policies that contribute to creating a safe and productive learning environment at the College

External support

We recognise there are times when students and families may need extra support. Links to a range of external services are available below.