Acting Director of Student Wellbeing

Pat Cronin Foundation

On Tuesday, our Years 10-12 students engaged with a presentation from the Pat Cronin Foundation.

The Pat Cronin Foundation was created in memory of Pat Cronin, who tragically lost his life to a single act of violence. Its mission is to end the “coward punch” by promoting education, awareness, and cultural change. Through their school programs, students learn about the devastating consequences of violent actions and how one choice can affect families and communities forever. They are encouraged to develop empathy, resolve conflict respectfully, and support their peers. The sessions inspire students to reject harmful behaviours, embrace kindness, and take responsibility for their actions, helping to build safer, more respectful school and community environments.

Student Leadership Interviews

This year we received the largest number of applications for leadership since my time at the College. While this is encouraging and a testament to the strength of our student body, it also means that some students will unfortunately be unsuccessful in their applications.

We are committed to ensuring that those who are not appointed to formal roles will still be offered meaningful leadership opportunities in 2026. Our aim remains to foster a culture where leadership is not defined by a badge, but is demonstrated within the classroom, across year levels, and throughout the wider College community.

Year 5 Visits at the Senior Campus

Over the past couple of weeks, we have had several schools bring their Year 5 students to the Senior Campus to see what our College has to offer. 

It was wonderful to witness so many young people thoroughly enjoying their time at our College. The admiration shown by some of these students towards our Year 9 Peer Support Leaders highlights not only the positive impact of their leadership but also the significant influence they can have as role models. These experiences provide a valuable opportunity for our younger visitors to see what it means to be part of our community, while also giving our Peer Support Leaders the chance to grow in confidence, develop their leadership skills, and recognise the importance of their contribution.

Pulse – Why we do it

At the College, student wellbeing is a priority, which is why we continue to use Pulse as an important tool. Pulse provides students with a quick weekly check-in, giving them the opportunity to reflect on how they are feeling and to reach out for support if needed. This ensures that staff can identify challenges early, respond promptly, and make sure no student feels overlooked. The Welfare Team also uses the data gathered through Pulse to design and deliver targeted materials for our Extended Pastoral Care Wellbeing Program, ensuring sessions are responsive to the real needs of our students. In addition, Pulse promotes a positive culture through features such as gratitude shout-outs, helping to build connections and kindness across our community. 

By continuing to use Pulse, we can monitor wellbeing trends, inform our planning, and provide students with the support and resources they need to thrive.