Student

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Being a Catholic school community, St Monica's College places the respect and dignity of all students at the centre of its mission. It acknowledges family as the primary source of love and care and puts in place structures, procedures and personnel to focus on wellbeing and support in the educational environment. All staff and students exist within the St Monica's College community in relationships of trust, respect and cooperation. Core Christian values of compassion, equality, mercy and justice provide a framework for this to happen. The following individuals, structures, services and programs are central in fostering student wellbeing.

College Counsellors A comprehensive counselling service and professional psychological support to the College community.  Students able to access the counselling service on their own initiative Staff and parents able make referrals  Individual, confidential counselling for students Support for teachers in their work with students Professional development for staff Parent advice and parent education programs Assessments Referral to outside agencies Student Formation and Leadership Encouragement of  students to develop leadership abilities Fostering  positive relationships between students and enhancement of teamwork Student voice in their College community Encouragement of  students to work together with peers and staff to create safe and positive working environments Encouragement of  senior students to act as mentors for junior students Principal and Campus Directors Promotion of the wellbeing of students through availability to both students and parents Provision of pastoral care to students and staff. Confidential work with staff, students and families. Student Wellbeing Faculty Oversight by the Senior Teacher Wellbeing Development and oversight of the delivery of student wellbeing curriculum, programs and initiatives within the College, Implementation of the National Safe Schools Framework, Health Promoting Schools framework and Restorative Justice framework  Initiation, recommendations and reviews of policies, procedures and protocols. Faculty Coordinators Provision of support materials to staff Provision of support, both pastoral and academic, to individual students and groups of students Provision of relevant and appropriate courses for all students Provision of engaging and relevant course materials to enable each student to access the units of work Provision of current, relevant, academic pathways information for students School Nurse Focus on health promotion, primary prevention and minimizing risk taking behavior Promotion of positive healthy lifestyle Training sessions for staff, students and parents Development of policies and protocols First aid on sports days (swimming carnival, athletics and cross country) Development of school management plans together with parents on students with medical issues Referral to external community agencies Liaison with St Johns Cadet Program. Community Development The opportunity for students to learn more about themselves, their local community and the world around them. Support from each Year Level for an organisation:  Year 7 Caritas – Project Compassion Make a Child Smile - St Vincent de Paul  Year 8 Samaritan Inn  Year 9 St Peter’s Literacy Program St Vincent de Paul Christmas hampers  Year 10 St Vincent de Paul Christmas hampers  Year 11 Ozanam House Community Centre  Year 12 Moira Kelly – Children First Foundation  School wide The Cancer Council of Victoria Red Cross World Vision – 40 Hour Famine Collingwood Cottage Restorative Justice Its principles and practices guide a school when relationships break down. Core values of respect and responsibility.  Personal responsibility for behaviour A commitment to put things right A focus on future behaviour