Pastoral Care
"We have to nourish in order to flourish"
— Anon
We are already well into Term 2 and have had some wonderful events so far.
Mother's Day
The Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast was a wonderful occasion to honour the incredible mothers, grandmothers, carers and special women in our students' lives. It was a meaningful way for students and families to reflect on the love, care, and guidance that these women provide; and we are especially grateful for the strong partnerships shared within our College community. A heartfelt thanks for all you do to promote the success and happiness of your daughters.
Stitched Together
The Craft Club has extended this month to focus on “Stitched Together”. It is a way to bring warmth, compassion, companionship, and community spirit to our college through the wonderful art of knitting. Students have been attending Brigidine House Nursing Home to spend time with the residents, including Brigidine Sisters, to learn how to knit and share stories. Students will learn to create beautiful handmade squares for blankets that will be donated to those in need. Through patience and teamwork, students are learning skills that are lifelong and also making a difference to others. Thank you to Ms D’Arcy and Ms Ribeiro for organising this activity for our girls.
Please email Ms D’Arcy if you are interested in joining.
Upcoming Speakers
This term, Pastoral Care will feature some external speakers and dramatic performances to teach valuable lessons on wellbeing.
- Friday 22nd May: Guest speaker Rachel Natoli from the Lokahi Foundation to speak to Year 12 on respectful relationships, consent, and domestic and family abuse awareness and prevention.
- Friday 29th May: Brainstorm Productions for Year 8 & Elevate Education for Year 9
- Friday 12th June: Brainstorm Productions for Year 9 & Elevate Education for Year 8
Founder's Day
Founder's Day is an annual event on Friday, 26th June where the College community comes together for Mass to celebrate the founding of the Brigidine Sisters; as well as activities to bring the College together. It will feature activities, rides, and food; as well as the much-loved talent show. This event has been published on Compass.
Webinar
Wellio, one of our Pastoral Resources, is running a free parent seminar on "Raising Confident and Resilient Kids". It is a practical and engaging session built around the real challenges families face, and how to approach these. The 60 minute seminar is on Wednesday, 20th May at 6:30pm.
In the session they explore how parents can:
- Understand the Pressures Kids Face Today: Why school, friendships, and social life can feel so intense for kids right now.
- Spot the Early Signs of Belonging and Identity Struggles: How disconnection and self-doubt can show up as anxiety, withdrawal, or resistance to attending school.
- Build Confidence and Resilience Over Time: Practical ways to help kids cope, adapt, and feel more capable as they grow.
Sarah Charles
Director of Pastoral Care