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.
Holy Cross is committed to providing a learning environment where students can thrive, feel safe and supported, and are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.
Holy Cross 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.
Our wellbeing and pastoral care initiatives
Positive Behaviour Support for Learning (PBS4L)
A research based and proactive school wide system that establishes clear behaviour expectations, making Holy Cross an even better place to learn.
Kindergarten buddy system
To make the transition to school smoother, Kindergarten students are given a Year 6 buddy, promoting responsibility for the older students and independence for the younger.
Literacy and numeracy support
We support the learning needs of all students with programs such as Reading Recovery and Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU).
Counselling
A school counsellor provides guidance and advice for students and their families as needed.
Kindergarten orientation
Our orientation program ensures the newest members of our school community feel welcomed, safe and comfortable when they join us.
Diversity team
We recognise the diversity of our students and our focused diversity team ensure that we cater for the needs of all of our students.
Pastoral care programs at each year level are designed to help build resilience, independence and courage within each student.
Building child safe communities
We are committed to providing children and young people with school environments where they are safe, informed and participate, and where the adult community works together with them towards making this happen.
We care about every student!
Contact Holy Cross today to find out how we can help your child.