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Pastoral Care & Wellness

SORRENTO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Sorrento Primary School

A commitment to wellbeing

Staff at Sorrento Primary School are committed to the wellbeing of each student.

Effective pastoral care is achieved through promoting positive school environments that support the physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of every child.

By building quality, supportive relationships and developing comprehensive and inclusive approaches to learning, we are able to ensure that appropriate and effective pastoral care strategies are of value to our entire school community.

Supporting positive school environments

Effective pastoral care at Sorrento Primary School is underpinned by a positive school climate, where:

  • pastoral care is shared by and is the responsibility of everyone
  • teacher-student relationships are based on trust and mutual respect
  • each student’s physical, social, intellectual and emotional development is promoted
  • emphasis is placed on our Positive Behaviour Support systems, which prioritise clear communication and explicit teaching around positive behaviours and dealing with adversity, rather than simple punishments
  • there are strong partnerships between the school, parents and community

Our School Chaplaincy service

The School Chaplaincy Service complements our existing pastoral care services. Chaplains are responsible for supporting the social and emotional well being of students. Our Chaplain provides support for a range of day to day matters affecting the school community. Chaplains are qualified in pastoral care and youth work. They respect all people, no matter who they are, where they are from or what their personal belief system is.

What does a YouthCARE School Chaplain do?

  • Listens compassionately and cares deeply for each and every student
  • Provides pastoral care for students, staff and families
  • Links the school with local community, support agencies and organisations
  • Assists and supports in school events
  • Facilitates pastoral support programs and resources
  • Supports, mentors and encourages the school community
  • Makes referrals to external agencies where necessary
  • Encourages and empowers students and the school community for a positive outcome

Kids Hope Mentors:

Kids Hope is an early intervention, school-based mentoring program that has been operating in Australia since 2004. with mentors in primary schools all around Australia.

The results show that Kids Hope changes lives. The program aims to develop emotional and social resilience in children and so enhance their capacity to learn. The model is built on a long-term partnership between a local school and a local church. Sorrento Primary School has partnered with the C3 Church in Hepburn Heights since 2021.

Enrol at Sorrento Primary School

At Sorrento, we pride ourselves in providing a school with a warm, safe and happy environment where students feel welcome and are cared for. Our aim is to provide opportunities that extend and challenge every student to exceed their potential and achieve personal, social and academic success.

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