Focus on the Boy

At CBHS, we pride ourselves on knowing and caring for every boy within the School. From personal development camps to career facilities and resources; leadership programs for older boys and Homeroom Pastoral Care – we create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

CBHS understands that consistent and ongoing relationships provide security and promote trust, and that’s why each boy retains the same homeroom teacher from Year 7 to Year 12. These teachers form a cornerstone of the pastoral care program and are instrumental in recognising the developmental needs of each boy. A recent review of CBHS’s pastoral care program concluded that this approach is best-practice and enables early detection and management of issues as they arise.

CBHS supports every student and undertakes to develop their talents and interests and provide equal access to the curriculum. Creating an environment where every student can excel is a core value of the teaching staff throughout the School.

Providing the right opportunities to excel

Christian Brothers’ High School values academic achievement and supports each boy to excel within his personal areas of interest and talent. As boys’ education specialists, CBHS draws on best-practice pedagogy and a legacy of 130 years of experience to create an environment where boys can excel.

CBHS is proudly non-selective and every boy is encouraged to find and achieve his unique academic ambitions. Our quality teaching, innovation, creativity and modern facilities provide the framework that allows each boy to achieve his full potential. The School supports each boy’s talents with a Diverse Learning Centre and a vibrant gifted and talented program.

CBHS supports boys to be effective leaders and strong communicators. The curriculum is structured to provide boys with the tools and opportunities to excel academically from Year 5 to Year 12.

The wellbeing of your son is central to the CBHS philosophy. Your son will be supported throughout his school career, with programs in place to ensure that boys transition smoothly from primary to high school; Year 10 to the senior school; and from high school into society.

CBHS Counselling

CBHS is privileged to have two full-time, school-based Counsellors. These services are highly valued in our school community and play an integral role in providing support to individuals or groups of students in need.

The School Counsellors work very closely with the Pastoral Coordinators and are dedicated to promoting and supporting student wellbeing and student achievement from Years 5-12.

The Counsellors also deliver talks to year groups to promote wellbeing. Some of these may include internet related issues, studying for the HSC and managing stress. Our Counsellors both have teaching and education backgrounds and are well equipped to understand the needs of school students on an internal and external level.

Student leadership

‘Lewo’ is the affectionate name passed down through generations of Christian Brothers’ High School boys. It personifies the bond all students feel to the vibrant, diverse and caring community within the School.

Leadership opportunities exist for students via formal programs such as our Primary, Secondary and House Captains and informal avenues such as sport, academic clubs and peer to peer programs.

Our student leadership programs are designed to promote communication, both listening and talking, with a diverse audience, goal setting, hard work and a willingness to serve others. These programs are an opportunity for our students to develop confidence to prepare to become community and professional leaders we know they are once they leave Lewo.

A message from the Head of Primary

The Primary years are the beginning of your journey at CBHS Lewisham. It is a community that is open, warm and welcoming. It is the bridge between primary and high school and provides that transition which is crucial to the development of our young boys into men.

CBHS Lewisham Primary is a dynamic learning community that promotes independence, courage and risk-taking for the purpose of being successful and lifelong learners and young men of action.

The Primary, in partnership with family, plays a significant role in shaping our young boys into confident, independent and perceptive young men. The key to our focus is that, as a School community, we are developing the whole person –intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Students are encouraged to take more responsibility for their actions and to maintain positive relationships within their community.

CBHS Lewisham Primary recognises the importance of the boys displaying their individual gifts outside the traditional classroom. There are plenty of opportunities for the boys to express themselves and they are encouraged to participate and share their talents. The opportunities enable boys to enhance their creativity, leadership, wellbeing, resilience and teamwork skills.

Mark Woodbury

Acting Principal Primary