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. In addition to the support of our school counsellor, additional resourcing is also provided for wellbeing initiatives that are overseen by the Wellbeing Coordinator. The Wellbeing Coordinator is supported by staff, leading counsellors as well as K-12 System counsellors in the implementation of these wellbeing initiatives.
St John Vianney'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 John Vianney'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 learning achievement.
We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Our school celebrates the inclusion of all students, supporting the learning needs of every individual and providing learning opportunities to build their social skills.
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Other wellbeing initiatives
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.