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A CULTURE OF CARE

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WE WORK ACTIVELY TO BUILD A POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

A Culture of Care

At St Andrew’s Primary School, we encourage partnerships between school, family, parish and the wider community. We work actively to build a positive school environment where each child can feel included, safe, supported and valued. We believe that the development of our students’ personal, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing is fundamental to their academic success.

Our whole school, proactive approach to Student Wellbeing includes:

  • Commitment to Child Safety Standards

    • Child Safety Policy 2.19 a

    • Procedures for Mandatory Reporting

 

Positive Student Behaviour Support

Our Student Behaviour Support reflects the school community's shared expectations in relation to student engagement, attendance and behaviour. It aims to promote respectful relationships in our school community. 

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Our expectations are based on our BEST Values. BEST is an acronym which stands for:

  • Be Respectful

  • Encourage Others

  • Strive to do your best

  • Think safety

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Student Leadership/Student Voice

We are committed to providing quality education through a partnership between teachers, children and parents, therefore strong, effective student leadership is encouraged.

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  • Year 6 Leadership Teams

  • Student Lead Assemblies

  • School Radio Station

  • Student Focus Groups/Action Teams

 

Social Emotional Learning

All staff have been trained in the Berry Street Education Model. This Model (BSEM) is a whole-school approach which enables all staff members to share and implement strategies to meet the complex wellbeing and academic needs of all our children through a consistent whole-school approach.

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  • Better Buddies

  • SWEL Week

  • Social Skills programs

  • Morning Prayer and Circle Time

 

Cyber Safety

  • eSmart Curriculum

  • Student Cyber Safety Team

  • Student workshops

  • Staff professional development

  • Parent information evenings

  • Partnership with Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Moorabbin Police

 

Student Wellbeing Support Framework

  • Student Wellbeing Leader (Wellbeing Prevention Strategies for all students)

  • School Counsellor (Wellbeing Prevention/intervention for students and families who require therapeutic or pastoral support)

  • School Psychologist (Wellbeing Intervention for Individual students require specialised support). Mental Health Care Plan required.

  • Positive Behaviour Support Consultant Catholic Education Melbourne


Lunchtime and Before School Activities

  • Code Club

  • Skipping Club

  • Dance Club

  • Junior sports activities

  • Friendship Seat

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