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MARCELLIN COLLEGE

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Student Wellbeing Policy

Title Student Wellbeing Policy Sphere Student Welfare

Intended Audience Community

Related Documents Student Leadership, College Colours, Positive Relationships, Restorative Practices, Student Expectations and Guidelines, Student Attendance, First Aid, Illegal and Illicit Substances, Bereavement, Child Protection Policy

Author Pastoral Care Team

Last Update 1 September 2014

Review Date 1 September 2015

Rationale Marcellin College is a Marist school that lives the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church. Fundamental to the nature of student wellbeing provided by Marcellin Champagnat is the belief that each person is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27), with the inherent dignity that this implies. An important foundational belief for Marcellin College is that in Jesus we can see God’s image and likeness in its most human expression, and that Jesus’ values and teachings show all people "there is no way to the Father, except through the son" (John 14:6) by which growth towards human potential is realised. In accordance with this belief, values to be promoted in the exercise of student pastoral care and wellbeing at Marcellin College include love, respect, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, repentance, reconciliation and justice. Corporal Punishment is not permitted in the school. Structure Marcellin uses a vertical system of Pastoral Care at the College. Each student enters and leaves the College under the guidance of a House Coordinator and a Pastoral Leader for his 6-year term at the College. There are nine Houses and within each House six Pastoral Groups. Each House has six pastoral leaders who work within a team structure and with one of the pastoral groups. The structure is de signed to foster relationships between the student, parent and teacher which embodies the Marist value of Family Spirit. The vertical system helps students to develop relationships with those in other year levels, allowing students to forge new f riendships and assist in the transition from different learning environments (Primary School to Year 7, Junior School to Senior School, Senior School t o post school transition). The House Coordinator, along with the Pastoral Leaders, is responsible for the overall wellbeing and ma nagement of students within their House, including student management issues, the House SRC and the House social justice issue and charities. The Pastoral Leader establishes a rapport with both the students in his/her care, as well as with the students' parents by being a role model of Simplicity and being a Presence in the life of the family. Each Pastoral Leader monitors and responds to students' social, emotional and academic needs instilling in each individual student a Love of Work. A significant role is to be the initial communication and support between the parent(s) and College to address any matters of family/parental concern to/from the student's teachers. In addition to subject teachers and Pastoral Leaders, student wellbeing is also supported by the Heads of School (Junior and Senior), three Student Counsellors, Transition Coordinator and Deputy Principal. Pastoral Care Team The Pastoral Care Team comprises of the Heads of School (Junior and Senior), all nine House Coordinators, all three Student Counsellors, Transition Coordinator and the Assistant Principal – Operations. The team meets regularly to develop and implement a whole College approach to student pastoral care and wellbeing.

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CONTENTS A. Vision

a) Our School Vision b) Guiding Marist Characteristics

Appendix 1 – Positive Relationships

a) Definitions – bullying, discrimination, harassment b) Behaviours that foster positive relationships

c) Help and Support

d) Witnesses and Bystanders e) Legal Responsibility

f) Student Rights

g) Student Responsibilities h) Student Expectations

Appendix 2 – Restorative Practices

a) College Expectations and Guidelines

b) Uniform and Grooming

c) Out of Bounds d) ICT and Mobile Devices

e) CEOM Procedures

f) Student Management Plan g) Student Management Support Group

h) Suspension, Negotiated Transfer, Expulsion Appendix 3 – Case Management Appendix 4 – Child Protection Policy Appendix 5 – Student Leadership Appendix 6 – College Colours Appendix 7 – Student Attendance Appendix 8 – First Aid and Ill / Injured Students

a) Anaphylaxis b) Asthma

Appendix 9 – Illicit and Illegal Substances Appendix 10 – Student Driving Appendix 11 - Bereavement

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A. Vision a) Our School Vision Marcellin College is a Catholic Marist boys’ school that is the centre of a community of learning, life and faith. In partnership with families, we nurture our students as they grow from boys to fine young men. We bring the Marist Charism to all members of our community through the teachings of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Gospel. We are a community where Jesus is known and loved , where each boy belongs and the dignity of all is respected. We empower the boys in our care to embrace all opportunities spiritually, academically, physically, culturally and socially with a determination to strive for the highest with virtue and courage. b) Guiding Characteristics As a Marist Catholic school we are guided by the Marist characteristics of Family Spirit, Presence, Simplicity, Love of Work and In the Way of Mary. Family Spirit We have a deep concern for the pastoral wellbeing of our students, their families and our staff.

 Enhanced student wellbeing contributes significantly to improved student learning outcomes. Consequently, effective pastoral care is recognised as promoting the achievement of such outcomes. It is important to foster a concern for all in our College community.

 Respectful and cooperative school family relationships provide an effective channel of pastoral care for students. The Colleg e and

families share responsibility for developing and maintaining such relationships of trust, characterised by respect for the go odwill of the other and a willingness to work together for the wellbeing of the students.

Presence We celebrate the diversity of our community where all are welcomed, supported and challenged.

 Student wellbeing is best achieved when our College environment is safe, supportive, inclusive and empowering, where diversity is respected and valued, and within which students experience connectedness and engagement.

 The development of positive interpersonal relationships amongst the various members of the College community is an aim of

pastoral care at Marcellin College. This includes the development of a commonly held respect for the rights of others and a community expectation that members will act respectfully towards each other.

We seek to provide a learning environment that is comprehensive, inclusive and responsive to the individual needs of the students in our care.

 Marcellin College has a whole school approach towards the development, nurturing and sustaining of such an environment to ensure effective pastoral care for students.

Simplicity We seek to develop a positive, just and caring environment where all individuals can grow to their full potential.

 Student Wellbeing at Marcellin College strives to promote, support and enhance student development of a personal, social, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual nature. Key elements of such wellbeing are positive self -regard, respect for others, and personal resilience.

Love of Work We seek to foster the development of the whole person, respecting the dignity and worth of each individual by providing a challenging curriculum with attainable goals.

 Marcellin College has adopted a prevention and early intervention approach to support student wellbeing; including education, formation and behaviour management, across all aspects of College life and curriculum. This includes using a restorative practices approach, student management plans and case management to support student responsibilities and choices.

 Effective College community partnerships offer opportunities for networks of pastoral care for students. Appropriate local

support services will continue to be utilised, and links or partnerships nurtured, using a case management model to support t he needs of students and their families and to enhance the College’s own pastoral initiatives.

In the Way of Mary We seek to form a community of students, parents and staff focused on the values of the Gospel where, following the example o f Jesus, we nurture a concern for all people, a sense of social justice and an active faith life

 Marcellin College staff and students strive to be effective leaders of learning, social justice and the positive development of relationships in the community by modelling the teachings of St. Marcellin Champagnat. Student leadership is developed so that each member of the community can become a good Christian citizen.

 Student management guidelines at Marcellin College create a safe learning environment focussed on the values of the Gospel by

living with a restorative practice approach. In restoring relationships students, parents and staff foster positive relationships founded on respect as promoted in the Gospel.