Pastoral Wellbeing

The Resilience Project

We are very excited to begin our partnership with The Resilience Project this year, where students engage in a fun wellbeing program to learn the skills associated with becoming resilient human beings- Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy. As we progress through the program I will send out resources via our newsletter for families to engage with with their students. 

School Chaplain- Franceen Innes 

Welcome back everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful break and everyone is ready for another exciting year at St Mary's.  One of my roles at St Mary’s is School Chaplain, this involves working closely with the Wellbeing team to plan and deliver student wellbeing services.

What is a Chaplain?

Chaplains care for the social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of students and the school community. This support helps students achieve their potential, both academically, spiritually, socially and in their family lives. 

Individual Students

I can see individual students to provide support and strategies to address issues in their lives such as grief, loss, school refusal, family separation, friendship conflict, worry, anxiety or emotional regulation. 

Group Sessions

Friendship Groups-where students participate in an art/craft activity and talk about healthy, positive, lasting friendships and how to deal with conflict.

Seasons For Growth- A grief and loss program focusing on changes that happen throughout our lives and delivers strategies to help with the emotions of these changes.  

Pastoral Care Cooking- When a family is experiencing sickness or loss, students will join with me to prepare and cook a meal to send home to the family.

Alternative Play- Alternative games and activities are offered for students who may not feel up to joining in other games.  

If you would like to speak with me at anytime please phone the office on 54 383 075 or send an email to me at innes@sminglewood.catholic.edu.au

I look forward to working with you and your child/ren this year.

Franceen Innes