Pastoral Care
Education is more than just academic excellence. While our teachers deliver excellent learning programs, we also prioritise the personal development and wellbeing of our students.
— Mr Ian Thompson, Dean of Students & Wellbeing
St George's prides itself on the close bonds that exist between students and staff, and the pastoral care, learning opportunities and support offered to every child.
Our school is committed to developing well-rounded, independent young people with real-world experiences, strong relationships and the skills they need to thrive.
St George's recognises that a student's wellbeing is essential for their overall success. Mutual respect and trust between staff and student are important to us and create a family-like feel around the school.
Every student at St George’s becomes part of a Pastoral Care Group led by a member of the school’s academic staff. PCG’s are organized vertically in house groups and so there is a wonderful opportunity for students to create friendships both inside and outside of their year group and for siblings to be grouped together. The PCG tutor is the parent’s first point of contact and will remain with the student from Years 7-12 so that the pastoral relationship can be rich, informed and supportive throughout school years.
Three days a week begin with a 10-minute PCG session, the other two days a week include an afternoon Chapel / Pastoral and Wellbeing Session (PAWS), enabling the PCG teacher to have daily pastoral contract. The weekly PAWS sessions could include a range of different activities from Protective Behaviours Program (PBP) content to a Wellness Walk in the City, featuring the groups preferred snack pit stop.
Pastoral care is key to inclusivity - and it enhances social and emotional development and friendships.