Positive wellbeing is fundamental to a child’s ability to learn, develop and thrive at school.

We know that when students feel supported, they are more engaged with their learning.

At Sydney Catholic Schools, we commit to providing safe, supportive and inclusive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community.

Our student wellbeing policy is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The framework recognises five elements that are key to supporting the whole school community to build and maintain safe, positive relationships and wellbeing: leadership, inclusion, student voice, partnerships and support.

This is complemented by the Be You Framework, a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people. The integration of both frameworks supports our school communities to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

We have a systemic approach to wellbeing and positive behaviour with tiers of support to meet the diverse needs of staff, students and families. The offerings range from whole school initiatives, actively seeking student voice, system policies on anti-bullying, student counselling, staff training in student wellbeing, along with targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.

At St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Greenacre, we believe that wellbeing is integral to learning. We construct environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged, and successful. 

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a research-backed, whole-school approach designed to establish a supportive framework that enhances student safety, well-being, and learning. At St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Greenacre we aim to foster a strong sense of belonging by creating an environment where everyone feels safe and respected, allowing for learning to occur. This is through following our school expectations:

  • We are safe
  • We are respectful 
  • We are learners

Students are explicitly taught how display our school expectations, to help in fostering safe, supportive school setting. Student behaviours are positively reinforced through the collection of points, also called GOTCHAS. These tokens are earned by student when our school expectations are displayed in classroom and outside on the playground.

My Mind Check 

Student well-being is crucial for academic success, emotional resilience, and overall personal development. We believe when students feel safe, supported, and mentally healthy, they are more engaged in learning and better equipped to handle challenges that may arise. My Mind Check is a mental health and well-being program designed to help students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. It provides tools and strategies to assess and manage stress, anxiety, and overall mental wellness in a proactive way. At St John Vianney Catholic Primary School we strive to promote open conversations about mental health, My Mind Check empowers students to seek support and build healthy coping skills for life. Through regular check-ins and guided activities, students learn to prioritise their mental well-being and seek help when needed.

Anti-bullying policy

Sydney Catholic Schools rejects all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying, by maintaining a commitment to providing safe, inclusive and respectful learning communities that promote student wellbeing for learning. Staff at Sydney Catholic Schools are committed to employing wellbeing strategies that allow for a healthy school environment where bullying is less likely to occur.

If your child is experiencing bullying of any kind, or you have a wellbeing concern, we have a number of support services available for parents/carers and students, as listed below.

Support services: