Pastoral Care

We're Stronger Together 

The message for RUOK? Day 2023 was "Stronger Together''. 

You do not have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says that they are not OK. By knowing what to say, you can help someone feel supported and access the appropriate and professionally guided help long before they find themselves in crisis. This is to be encouraged as it can make a positive difference in a persons’ life.

At St George's Anglican Grammar School, emphasis is placed on pastoral care and students’ mental health. This week we focused on creating awareness around this national day and supporting others. Our Vertical Pastoral Care Groups and PULSE check-ins play a huge role in promoting conversations between students and students/staff. 

The Student Guild planned and organised all of our activities for Extended PCG, and the success of the day was a credit to them. All students were welcomed into the school with an RUOK? wristband as well as a "tips card" designed to help students understand how they can check in with a friend. Our hope that these stay with our students and offer them support whenever they might need it. 

Extended PCG started with staff working through a presentation that looked to create awareness around mental health and offering guidance to our students regarding how to check in with a friend. 

A number of activities were run to support student wellbeing, including meditation, card games, mandala art and relaxation games. We hope students enjoyed the celebration and focus on RU OK?

It was a well-run event led by students for students – for which I am hugely thankful. 

Mr Hilton Hardman

Head of Pastoral Care