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EMPOWERING EVERY LEARNER WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE
Wellbeing
Student
Wellbeing
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At Our Lady Help of Christians, student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We actively demonstrate this through Pastoral Care, a commitment embraced by all staff to ensure every child feels supported, safe and valued.
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Our Student Wellbeing program combines evidence-based approaches, including the Berry Street Education Model, Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships and the Cool Kids program, to nurture social, emotional and academic growth.
Key components of our wellbeing approach include:
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Student Wellbeing Leader guiding programs and support
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‘Buddy’ Program connecting Prep students with senior peers
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Student Wellbeing & Learning Diversity Team meeting regularly to review student needs
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Regular access to health professionals, including special education advisers, child and educational psychologists, school counsellor and speech pathologists
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Whole-staff Case Conferences to discuss individual students in need
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Individual Learning Plans tailored for students with additional learning or social-emotional needs
Through these initiatives, Our Lady Help of Christians School ensures every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, within a safe and nurturing community.
Wellbeing Programs
At Our Lady Help of Christians School, student wellbeing is a priority, supported through evidence-based programs that build resilience, social skills, and emotional wellbeing:
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Berry Street Education Model – strategies to support engagement, self-regulation and learning success.
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Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) – teaching empathy, healthy relationships and positive decision-making.
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​Positive Behaviour for Learning Program - ensures consistent, school-wide expectations that promote respect, responsibility and resilience.
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Cool Kids Program – building confidence and coping skills for students managing anxiety or challenges.
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School Counsellor – providing tailored support to help students thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
These programs work together to nurture confident, resilient and compassionate learners within a safe and supportive school community.
Passive Play Areas
Passive Play Areas: Space to Imagine and Recharge
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At Our Lady Help of Christians School, our playgrounds include quiet, reflective spaces where children can read, build with LEGO, draw or simply relax. These passive play areas provide a calm environment for creativity, concentration and self-expression, giving students a break from active play.
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Benefits include:
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Boosting creativity through open-ended, imaginative activities
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Encouraging focus and problem-solving in small group or individual play
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Supporting emotional wellbeing by offering a space to unwind and recharge
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Fostering social skills through cooperative, gentle play experiences
By including passive play areas, we ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, create and relax in a safe, nurturing environment.
Buddy Program
Year 6 – Prep Buddy Program: Building Connections and Community
Our Year 6 – Prep Buddy Program creates meaningful friendships and connections across year levels, giving older students the chance to lead and younger students a supportive guide.
Benefits include:
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Fosters leadership and responsibility in Year 6 students
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Builds confidence and a sense of belonging for Prep students
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Encourages empathy and care through peer mentoring
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Strengthens school community by connecting students across year levels
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Supports social and emotional development for all participants
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Creates a culture of kindness, collaboration and inclusion
Through the Buddy Program, students learn, grow and thrive together, forming lasting relationships and a strong school community.
SRC & Social Justice Leaders
At Our Lady Help of Christians School, every student has a voice that matters. With Social Justice Leaders and SRC Leaders in each class, students take an active role in shaping their school community.
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Benefits include:
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Empowering students to make decisions and drive positive change
Building leadership skills and confidence across all year levels
Encouraging responsibility, teamwork and collaboration -
Fostering empathy and a sense of social justice
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Creating a stronger, more inclusive school community
Through these roles, students learn to lead, care and contribute, making a real difference in their school and beyond.