By Mrs Anna Hardy, Acting Deputy Principal

Student protection survey

Thank-you to all parents who engaged with the student protection survey over the last week.  If you have any concerns about the survey please do not hesitate to contact us.

I would like to take this opportunity in this week’s newsletter to discuss the College’s pastoral processes and procedures.

The Responsible Thinking Process

Our process aims to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment. As a part of our relocation process students are given the opportunity to identify and take ownership of their behaviour when they choose to disrupt during a lesson. This allows them to make the choice as to whether they would like to stop their disruptive behaviour or continue and be relocated.

When a student is relocated to another class they are given a "Relocation Action Plan". The purpose of completing the plan is so students can: identify and take ownership of their behaviour; identify how their behaviour affects others; and identify what actions need to take place so they can make better choices in the future. This plan is to be completed and returned to their House Coordinator.

The next step in the process involves the student meeting with the House Coordinator, who will review their plan, discuss it and ensure the student has completed it appropriately. In line with Restorative Justice Practices, the student will then discuss their plan with the classroom teacher to "repair the relationship" and negotiate their re-entry into the class.

Assumption College House Points System

Under the direction of the Pastoral Leaders, PC teachers and classroom teachers, students are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of College life. Belonging to a House provides many avenues for students to interact on a social level, to support each other, to learn from each other’s strengths and weaknesses, to develop leadership skills and to actively serve the College and wider community.

Organised activities that will be included in this points system include but are not limited to Carnivals, Spiritual opportunities, Cultural activities, Sporting achievements, Academic effort and success, assisting at College Events; all of which aim to support a sense of belonging and pride in the community.  The overall aim is to encourage all students to be involved in as much as they possibly can. Everything they do can be attached to the points system so they feel they can contribute no matter what their strengths are.  The House points this year will not only include the four carnivals from throughout the year but the culmination of all of the domains mentioned previously.  We have been collating the points throughout the year and this tally is kept on the tv screens on the House noticeboard in the breezeway.  The champion house will be announced at Presentation night in November. 

Pastoral Merit Awards

Our Merit system acknowledges the consistent involvement by students in the four domains of College life; Academic, Cultural, Sport, Faith and Social Justice

There are three levels of merits that students can apply to be considered for.  They work up from Bronze to Gold.  Student qualify for these awards through involvement in the four domains.  Students have been applying for these awards and we will present the second round or Pastoral Merit Awards at our first assembly next term.  The application form is available from the College office or the student’s PC teacher.

Positive Behaviour Cards

Students each have a green positive behaviour card that allows for staff to sign when positive behaviour is demonstrated.  Once the card is full, the student hands the card to their pastoral leader for a printed positive behaviour card to take home and be proud of. 

As always if you have any queries about any of the above do not hesitate to contact the pastoral team at the College.

Rice House – Matt Bruton

Donovan House – Julie Collins

Romero House – Phillip Yates

McAuley House – Bob Bell