Positive wellbeing is fundamental to a child’s ability to learn, develop and thrive at school.

We know that when students feel supported, they are more engaged with their learning.

At Sydney Catholic Schools, we commit to providing safe, supportive and inclusive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community.

Our student wellbeing policy is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The framework recognises five elements that are key to supporting the whole school community to build and maintain safe, positive relationships and wellbeing: leadership, inclusion, student voice, partnerships and support.

This is complemented by the Be You Framework, a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people. The integration of both frameworks supports our school communities to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.

We have a systemic approach to wellbeing and positive behaviour with tiers of support to meet the diverse needs of staff, students and families. The offerings range from whole school initiatives, actively seeking student voice, system policies on anti-bullying, student counselling, staff training in student wellbeing, along with targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.

Wellbeing at Marcellin College Randwick equips students with the skills to respond to the numerous and complex challenges confronting young people and society in an ever-changing world. The college is well supported by the staff, parents, local parish and Marist communities to provide students with every opportunity to develop themselves physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

The pastoral care team meets fortnightly to discuss overall pastoral programs, specific student programs and student needs.

The year coordinator holds the primary responsibility for supervising the whole education of each student in their care. They ensure that each student’s experiences enable them to develop into well-rounded people. 

Marcelling College Randwick Student Wellbeing

By knowing their students, the year coordinator will help them discern their special talents, rejoice in them, develop them and put them at the service of others in a community of faith on a journey towards God.

Year coordinators work in partnership with staff at the college, all of whom unite in the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat to put the student’s welfare first. They also work in partnership with the student’s homeroom teacher, meeting regularly with them to discuss the progress of students in each homeroom.

Fulltime College Counsellor

Full counselling services are offered through the college wellbeing team. While students are well supported by their year coordinators and homeroom teachers, they also have access to a fulltime college counsellor who works closely with our students on resilience, mental health awareness and strategies, as well as assisting with learning programs at busy times.

The college counselling service is a confidential service and runs in conjunction with the Australian student wellbeing framework initiatives. Marcellin College also seeks to support students who require more intensive support and, as such, partnerships with a range of social and mental health agencies outside of the school further reinforce the focus on wellbeing for all students and families at the college.

Anti-bullying policy

Sydney Catholic Schools reject all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying, by maintaining a commitment to providing safe, inclusive and respectful learning communities that promote student wellbeing for learning. Staff at Sydney Catholic Schools are committed to employing wellbeing strategies that allow for a healthy school environment where bullying is less likely to occur.

If your child is experiencing bullying of any kind, or you have a wellbeing concern, we have a number of support services available for parents/carers and students, as listed below.

Contact information for our school:

  • NSW School Liaison Police: Constable Danny McManus Randwick PYLO
  • College Counsellor – Ms Chantelle DeBattista – please contact through the college front office.

Support services: