Wellbeing
Mr. John Ryan - Deputy Principal
This year the College has restructured its Wellbeing Team. The team consists of the following staff.
These people are the key well-being team members to contact. Please ring the College on 03 5662 4255 or email one of these staff directly should a family have well-being, pastoral or student engagement concerns for their child.
John Ryan
Deputy Principal Student & Staff Wellbeing
Bron Croatto
Student Engagement Leader
Chris Spencer
Pastoral Care Leader
cspencer@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Claire Cassidy
Year 7 Wellbeing Leader
ccassidy@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Stephen Ross-Bryant
Year 8 Wellbeing Leader
sross-bryant@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
David Skelt
Year 9 Wellbeing Leader
David Robinson
Year 10 Wellbeing Leader
drobinson@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Richard Muranty
Year 11 Wellbeing Leader
rmuranty@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Georgia Townley
Year 12 Wellbeing Leader
gtownley@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Rhiannon Le Busque
Counsellor
rlebusque@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Kathy Williams
Counsellor
kwilliams@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Child Safety 2023
Priority Objective:
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and CEO Sale continue to plan for and provide a safe and suitable environment for all students and staff. Child safety and vulnerable adult practices are embedded within the culture of every DOSCEL school and CEO Sale.
Child Safety at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College consists of two goals:
GOAL ONE: Ensure effective child safety practices are established within the College
Strategy One
Continue to ensure the Vision, Mission and objectives of the College have specific reference to Child Safety.
Strategy Two
Ensure all existing policies and procedures supports the Child Safe Standards
Strategy Three
Ensure student voice and avenues for students to raise concerns are age appropriate and accessible
Strategy Four
Audit where Child Safety is taught in the curriculum and co-curricular activities.
GOAL TWO: Develop and implement a whole school approach to Positive Behaviour
Strategy One
Development of an agreed set of explicit expert teaching practices that deliver accelerated growth for all students to have a child-safe environment
Transitioning through School
Whether it is starting school for the first time, moving up to a higher year level or embarking on a journey through secondary school, transitioning through school is an exciting time for teachers, parents and students. Likewise, the transition can be stressful and create anxiety for others.
Please read the article “Transition to High School: A Mother’s perspective. See link. https://mackillopleongatha.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter-article/7274/52