A Place to Belong
As part of a system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, our students are treated with dignity and respect. Their safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. The wellbeing and safety of all students is central to the purpose of Catholic education and we acknowledge that healthy relationships and exceptional pastoral care are core to each child’s positive experience at school.
Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta have a strong focus on pastoral care, and in addition the support of our school counsellor, additional resourcing is provided for wellbeing initiatives overseen by the Wellbeing Coordinator. The Wellbeing Coordinator is supported by staff on the Wellbeing and Behaviour Team, Leading Counsellors as well as K-12 System Counsellors in the implementation of these wellbeing initiatives.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary is committed to providing a learning environment where students can thrive, feel safe and supported, and are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.
St Nicholas of Myra equips students with the knowledge and skills to cultivate their wellbeing through Religious Education, health, and wellbeing classes. We believe this sense of wellbeing and connectedness promotes healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success.
We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools. Our strong focus on pastoral care includes school counsellors and wellbeing initiatives to support students.
Our school celebrates the inclusion of all students, supporting the learning needs of every individual and providing learning opportunities to build their social skills.
Our Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Initiatives
Positive Behaviour Support for Learning (PBS4L)
A whole-school, evidence-based framework that aims to improve student behaviour and increase learning time. Teachers set clear expectations of behaviour and positive behaviour is rewarded.
At St Nicholas we have three expectations - I am SAFE, I am RESPECTFUL, I am a LEARNER.
Transition Programs
We recognise how important it is that children are comfortable in new learning environments, which is why we have transition programs in place for pre-school to Kindergarten, and also for between grades each year.
We work closely with our neighbouring high schools for Year 6 to successfully transition into high school.
Buddy Program
We buddy up students from Kindergarten and Year 5, and Year 1 and Year 6. This creates opportunities to promote care, respect and responsibility in students.
Positive Behaviour Support for Learning lessons at each year level are designed to help build resilience, independence and courage within each student.
Building Child Safe Communities
We are committed to providing children and young people with school environments where they are safe, informed and able to participate, and where the adult community works together with them towards making this happen.