Pastoral Care

The Wellbeing of

our Students is at the

Heart of our School

The wellbeing of all students is at the heart of Catholic education. The focus on academic pastoral care fosters a learning environment that supports spiritual, physical, emotional, social and learning growth of students.
 
At Marian Catholic College, we aim to work with parents and carers to assist all students to reach their full potential as children of God and as responsible citizens of the community.
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wagga (CEDWW) have a long history of exercising a role in the pastoral care of their students. It began with the work of the religious congregations and continues as pastoral care and wellbeing today. This brings to life the main goal of Catholic Education-Diocese of Wagga Wagga where:
 
Inspired by the message and actions of Jesus Christ we nurture excellence as a community of learners, so all may flourish in the fullness of their humanity. I came that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)
 
The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework and that of CEDWW supports our schools. These frameworks outline foundations to help students reach their aspirations in learning and life.
 
At Marian, this means that we work to provide an environment in which the wellbeing of students can be fostered and safeguarded through student belonging, engagement and connectedness to school.
 

Our approach to student wellbeing

In the context of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, the approach to wellbeing is based upon these beliefs:
  • Catholic schools influence and support student wellbeing in distinctive and purposeful ways
  • Wellbeing is understood to be an integral part of effective student learning and engagement
  • Wellbeing is nurtured in the context of community and collaborative relationships with adults and peers

Thriving Together

At Marian, we recognise that:
  • Each student is unique and has inherent dignity and value
  • Parents and carers have a primary responsibility for the development of their child’s wellbeing
  • Schools and parents work in partnership to support student wellbeing and engagement in learning
  • Student voice is an important factor in student wellbeing, engagement and learning
  • Schools provide essential opportunities for students to learn how to thrive and grow in the complex world we live in.