St Michael 's College – a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition
YEARS 7 - 12
PASTORAL CARE OVERVIEW
Our Priorities
Who we are
Our Purpose
Mission and Vision
St Michael’s College is dedicated to a whole of College approach to facilitate our Catholic and Lasallian educational experience. Our strong heritage is based on the principles of 300 years of Lasallian Education, guided by the De La Salle Brothers and our Founder’s teachings.
St Michael’s College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition which is committed to the human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor*, through Community, Challenge, Choice.
A member of the global Lasallian family, St Michael’s College is committed to create a welcoming, inclusive Lasallian community, aligned with strategic commitment to optimise student experiences and outcomes.
Community
Our commitment is to provide opportunities that will prepare students to be compassionate and enthusiastic participants in society who prioritise service to others, especially the marginalised and those in need. Guided by Lasallian teachings, enriched by contemporary educational theory and practices, students, staff and families are empowered to flourish and find success.
We are an inclusive and respectful community where each individual is known, valued and cared for, enabling them to feel confident to explore their curiosities, flourish and fully realise their potential.
Challenge Individual growth is achieved through engagement, opportunity and recognition, underpinned by a positive learning culture that is authentic, challenging and supportive.
Choice Through a quality Lasallian education, inspired by the Gospel and a concern for social justice, students are empowered to better choose who they become as people, learners and leaders in the world. * The Lasallian school calls its members to an awareness of the poor and victims of injustice, and respond to their needs through programs of community service, advocacy and justice education.
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Our Ethos
History
St Michael the Archangel
The origins of Lasallian education date back to 17th century French priest St John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian schools (De La Salle Brothers).
St Michael was the great champion of God when the first creatures rebelled against their Creator. God called upon the angels who had chosen Michael to throw Lucifer and his companions out of heaven down into darkness. The archangel who led the army of the faithful angels cried out a mighty war cry:
St John Baptist de La Salle was born in Rheims in 1651 to wealthy parents. A highly educated person, St John was preparing for his ordination into the priesthood in 1678 when he was inspired to become a teacher after a meeting with a lay teacher. Responding to the needs of impoverished boys, he established schools which were accessible to all, especially to the socially and economically deprived. In 1719 St John Baptist de La Salle died, but his philosophy continued to grow and expand. His idea of providing education for young people that reflects the values of Jesus Christ inspired a tradition which now spans across 80 countries. St John Baptist de La Salle was canonised in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII named him Patron of Teachers. The first Lasallian school in Australia opened by the Brothers in 1906 and was located in Armidale, New South Wales. In 1954, St Michael’s College, Beverley was founded to cater for the growing population in the western suburbs of Adelaide. With an enrolment of 29 students on that first day, St Michael’s College today boasts an enrolment of over 1950 students. The College will be fully co-educational in 2027.
Mi (who) Ka (is like) El (God)! Who is like God! ‘Who is like God’ is reflected on the College crest in Latin “Quis et Deus”. This war cry became the archangel’s name Michael.
The Crest Quis ut deus: Latin for ‘who is like God’. Glorious Cross: symbol of salvation and resurrection. Laurel leaves: symbol of reward and achievement. Shield: symbol of strength, faith and fortitude. Star of Bethlehem: symbol of the sign of faith.
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Personal and Social Capability The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration in 2019 outlines a vision for all Australian students that they ‘have a sense of self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity that enables them to manage their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing’, with a sense of hope and ‘optimism about their lives and the future’ (MCEETYA, p. 9). The development of personal and social capability is a foundation for learning and for citizenship. Therefore, underpinning the Lasallian ethos are the curriculum documents of both Australian Curriculum (ACARA) (Years 7-10) and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE Years 11-12). Within these frameworks, it is specified that students develop their personal and social capability.
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Personal and social capability involves students in a range of practices including: •
recognising and regulating emotions,
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developing empathy for others and understanding relationships,
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establishing and building positive relationships,
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making responsible decisions,
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working effectively in teams,
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handling challenging situations constructively,
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leadership skills.
Rationale Overview
Pastoral Care
Principles Considered:
The Pastoral Care of students at St Michael’s College is informed by the Lasallian Vision of schooling, and the personal capabilities outlined in the Australian Curriculum ( Years 7-10 ) and the South Australian Certificate of Education ( Years 11-12), to assist with the development of all students so that they are able to reach their academic, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical potential.
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Respectful relationships that support each student
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Students deserve the fundamental right to safety and protection
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Families and schools work in partnership with one another and outside agencies
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The care and wellbeing of students has to be honest, respectful and trusting between the adults and students
More specifically, through Pastoral Care we: 1. Provide an environment in which every student is valued, feels safe and has someone with whom they can talk. 2. Respect the dignity of each person. 3. Develop a spirit of community through positive relationships between staff, students and parents. 4. Develop self-discipline and personal responsibility. 5. Provide opportunities for spiritual growth/ reflection. 6. Educate students in a Christ centred model of leadership. 7. Encourage participation in social justice initiatives. 8. Provide activities and strategies that develop students’ personal, organisational and lifestyle skills and choices. 9. Provide guidance with regard to subject selection, vocational and career options. 10. Foster participation in community building and recreational activities. 11. Encourage students to build on their strengths, celebrate achievement. Application of the above is in specific Year Level Pastoral programs.
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Key Pastoral Themes
Middle School
Service
Year 7
• Student Leadership
• Mission Action Day
Transition from primary school to junior secondary.
• House Captains
• Seminar Days
• Peer Support Mentor Program (Y10)
• Charities Week (7-12)
Focus areas: Friendships, Relationships, Lasallian Community, Wellbeing, Building Resilience and Digital Citizenship. Year 8 Qualities of an independent learner, building awareness of Community and their place within it, development of Digital Citizenship, growth mindset, and wellbeing.
• LL’s (11) • Church Awareness Day (10)
Community
The Rite Journey program which promotes, wellbeing, personal development, mindfulness, gratitude and transition into adulthood.
• Body Image (7-9)
Senior School
• Cyber Safety (7-11)
Year 10
• Camp (7 & 9)
Career Aspirations, EIF, Career Voyager, Pathways, Study Habits, Social Justice and Community, Well Being and Thinking about self and others.
• Cyber Bullying (7-10)
Leadership, Lasallian Youth Leadership, Wellbeing, Buddy Program, College Leaders and House Captain formation, Online safety, Road/ Driver Education, Making Intelligent Decisions, SACE/Study Reflection and Pastoral Reflection. Year 12 Retreat, Community, Seminar Days, Study Habits, Leadership and Stewardship model, Mentoring and transition towards success outside school as good citizens and leaders in society.
• Year 8 - Reception Mentoring
• Reflection Day (10)
Year 9
Year 11
• Caritas (7-12)
• Whole School Assemblies
• De La Salle Day (7-12) • Driver Education • Enlighten Education (7-9) • Future Pathways • Goodfellas Program (7) • Hot Cross Buns • Vinnies Group • SAPOL - Cyber (8)
• Brainstorm Productions (7-9) • Sonya Ryan CyberSafety (8-10) • Susan McLean - Federal Police (7-12) • Sammy D Foundation - Drugs and Alcohol (10-12) • Paul Dillon - Drugs and Alcohol (10-12) • Digital Citizenship (7-10) • Pastoral Day Activities (7-10) • Cross Country (7-10) • Lasallian House Sports Shield (7-9)
• Athletics Day
• Road Awareness Program (11)
• Subject Selection
• Wear it Purple Day
Whole Year Level Activities
• Graduation Ball
• Wellbeing Week
Faith
• Graduation Assembly (9 & 12 )
• Domestic Violence Awareness
• Community Breakfast
• Body Image Movement
• De La Salle Day (7-12)
• Weekly Liturgy (7-12)
• Retreat (7-12)
• Daily Prayer (7-12)
• Masses (7-12)
• Life Education (8-9) • Year 9 Quiz Afternoon
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Year 7
St Michael’s College, in conjunction with Catholic Education of South Australia, have made a commitment to move Year 7 to the secondary campus. This means that, in most schools, Year 6 will become the final year of primary schooling. Year 7 will become the first year of junior secondary schooling. St Michael’s College made this change in 2018 with the Beverley Campus and has involved all local catchment schools from South Australia making this change in 2019. St Michael’s College is working in clusters and regions to ensure a smooth transition for students from one school to the next. The educational needs of our students are paramount. St Michael’s College offers support such in this transitional model of Pastoral Care and ‘peer support’ programs that nurture students as they settle into their new learning environment. Our Pastoral Care program focuses on ‘Personal Growth and Building Resilience’, as students are experiencing a number of changes in their lives. We will focus on transitioning students into secondary education and College life, strategies for working with others and forming/maintaining friendships, recognising different forms of bullying, and building resilience and wellbeing.
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In doing this we will be providing students with the necessary tools to make good choices and be positive role models. The Year 7 Program also incorporates and seeks to develop the capabilities highlighted in the Australian Curriculum (selfawareness, self-management, social awareness and social management) through student involvement in a range of activities and learning experiences which aid in the development of the whole person; spiritually, academically and socially. Our College has dedicated teaching staff and areas where younger students can gather at recess and lunch times. We have mirrored the interstate Catholic schools model to ensure a smooth transition of Year 7 becoming a part of the secondary schooling model.
Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to Year 7 and Junior Secondary Schooling • Parent Information Evenings • College Tours • Orientation Day • Pastoral Activities – Building relationships and community • Camp Lasallian Community • Mission Action Day • De La Salle Day • Fundraising Events and social justice initiatives • Eco Squad
Developing Resilience and Wellbeing • Butterfly Foundation • Celebrating accomplishment • Enlighten Education • Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses (Weekly Character Strength focus) • Goal setting • Goodfellas Program • Gratitude • Mind Matters (Beyond Blue) • R U OK? Day • Growth Fixed Mindset Establishing Standards and expectations
• Vinnies Group
• Year Level assemblies
Faith and Spiritual Development
• Uniform Standards
• Daily Prayer
• SEQTA, ICT Skills and Learning Portal
• Masses
• Co-Curricular Involvement and Commitment
• Weekly Chapel Services
Celebrating Achievement
• Year 7 Retreat
• Academic and Co-curricular Assemblies
• Community Outreach
Student Leadership
• Social Justice
• Student leader-led Pastoral activities
Building Relationships
• Stewardship initiatives in conjunction with Peer Support and Year 12 Leaders
• Pastoral Day • Year 7 Breakfast • Year 7 Retreat • Year 7 Camp • Pastoral Activities – Team Building • Peer Support Program • Positive Relationships • Brainstorm Productions • Inter-house competitions
Digital Citizenship • Cyber Safety • Cyber Bullying • Dangers of Social Media • E-safety • Protective Practises • Use of devices (Laptops, phones) • Gaming/notification addiction
• Conflict Resolution • Goodfellas Program
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Year 8
Year 8 Pastoral Care focuses on continuing to support students for a smooth transition into Junior Secondary schooling and specifically, life within the St Michael’s College community. The Pastoral Care Program provides many opportunities for students to engage in activities that build relationships with one another to create a cohesive Year 8 group, as well as giving students support across all areas of College life. The Pastoral Care Program assists students in developing self-confidence and resilience through a series of activities delivered using a supportive network of staff and guest speakers. The program also utilises classroom activity time, the use of ICT, group work, and performances to foster a mindset for growth. By engaging in this program, Year 8 students will be able to develop knowledge and skills that enhance: • Independent Learning by undertaking goal setting activities, developing effective time management and personal organisational strategies
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• Awareness of Community and their place within it through undertaking team building activities, effective personal and interpersonal social skills, respectful relationships and communication, social justice, and spiritual growth. • Digital Citizenship with a focus on esafety, esecurity, respectful online behaviour and cyberbullying. • Future-orientated mindset and behaviours Underpinning all that we do is our understanding and appreciation of our Lasallian heritage and the values implicit in our Christian traditions.
Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to Year 8
Establishing Standards and Expectations
• Parent Evening
• Year Level Assemblies
• Pastoral activity sessions - “Get to know you”
• Pastoral Care time working through student responsibilities and College policies
• Team building Faith and Spiritual Development • Daily prayer • Weekly chapel services • Eucharistic celebrations • Retreat • Lasallian Community • Mission Action Day • De La Salle Day • Fundraising events & social justice initiatives • Co-curricular involvement • Vinnies Group Building Relationships
Celebrating Achievement • Academic assemblies • Co-curricular assemblies • Year Level assemblies • Student Leadership • Student leader led Pastoral Care activities • Student led weekly Chapel services • College leadership meetings Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship • SAPOL presentation • Brainstorm presentation • Anti-bullying activities and presentation
• Pastoral activity sessions • Shared breakfasts • Inter house competitions • Student Leader - Reception Mentoring Developing Resilience and Wellbeing • Attitudes for success session • Goal setting challenges • Active Education - Team builder • Resilience Guest Speaker • Fundraising events & social justice initiatives • Drug and Alcohol Education (Life Ed presentation) • Anti-bullying presentations • Embrace • Girls - Enlighten • Weekly Character Strengths Focus • Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness
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Year 9
Year 9 Pastoral Care has a focus on The Rite Journey program promoting wellbeing, personal development, mindfulness and gratitude along with the transition from childhood to adulthood. The Pastoral Care program provides students opportunities to develop personal and social skills through the different activities throughout the year. Pastoral Care lessons also include a focus on gratitude, ownership and accountability, resilience, self-confidence, and mindfulness. The program aims to build independent students who can flourish as people, leaders and learners in the world. Year 9 students will develop a greater understanding of the following by committing to this program: • Independent learning – through reflecting on character strengths, setting goals for the year, and working on strategies to support their learning.
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• Access to opportunities to develop their wellbeing – mindfulness programs, guest presenters who will discuss the importance of self-care. • Digital Citizenship – through taking part in programs to explore the importance of being a good online citizen, and ways to protect online reputation. • Build upon skills which promote a growth mindset to continue with their studies into the future which will be explored through the character strengths and other pastoral activities. • Teamwork – a range of opportunities from Chapel, to the Woodhouse team building day, and Pastoral challenges will require teamwork throughout the year. It is important to acknowledge that at all times, the Catholic and Lasallian ethos will be the driving factor, that guides the development of our Pastoral Care program.
Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to Year 9
Developing Resilience and Wellbeing
• Parent Evening
• Year Level Assemblies
• Pastoral Activities - team building Lasallian Community
• Growth Mindset focus
• Mission Action Day
• Term goal setting and review
• De La Salle Day
• Mindfulness/meditation practise
• Co-curricular involvement
• Prayer
• Stewardship
• Gratitude focus
• Fundraising/ social justice initiatives
• Life Education
• Vinnies Group Building Relationships
• Derrick McManus
• Teambuilding Woodhouse • Enlighten Education presentation • Wing Chun • Pastoral Day - Beach House and Cinema • Year 9 Quiz Afternoon
• Overcoming the negativity bias
• Scott Darlow • Access to counsellors (strengthsbased coaching and personal counselling) Celebrating achievement • Awards and Co-curricular Assemblies
• Shared Breakfast
• Report monitoring by Year Level Director and Assistant Director
• Year 9 Leaders & Year 1 students Faith and Spiritual Development
• Acknowledgment of Commendations Student Leadership
• Daily prayer
• Student led weekly Chapel services
• Strengths- based quote and tips
• Weekly College Leader meetings
• Chapel services integrating strengths
• Y-Lead Conference for Student leaders
• Year Level and Whole School Masses
• Leadership opportunities to develop different styles of leaders
• Year 9 Retreat Cyber safety and Digital Citizenship
• Authentic Leadership Presentation
• Digital Citizenship and cyber safety • Brainstorm, Susan McLean, Sonya Ryan Presentations, Pastoral Lesson on Cyber issues- ACMA Cyber smart Establishing standards and expectations • Goal setting and review • Uniform and grooming standards and College Policies • Strength-based behaviour guidance
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Year 10
Year 10 Pastoral Care seeks to develop student wellbeing and confidence as the transition from middle school to senior school takes place. The Pastoral program provides a multitude of opportunities for students to develop themselves, focusing on self, community, leadership and future pathways. Community and self is explored through two key events. Community Action Day (CAD) and Reflection Action Day (RAD). CAD introduces students to the many diverse ministries of the Catholic Church and other charity organisations in Adelaide. Students through various activities explore the act of helping others less fortunate than themselves on the day. RAD explores key issues affecting students at this time in their lives. Students are provided with inspiration for selfmotivation and personal development. They are challenged to reflect on their relationships, their priorities and the direction of their lives as they enter their senior years of schooling. Leadership is encouraged through the Peer Support program. Peer Support leaders mentor and assist Year 7 students with transition into Secondary education, welcoming them into the St Michael’s environment. They are also considered Year 10 Leaders who are involved with organising,
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leading and participating in events both at the college and in the wider school community. This program evolves in Lasallian Leadership in Year 11 and 12 providing students with an opportunity to develop their faith and leadership over many years. Many events centre on life choices. The Year 10 program supports this with programs such as the Sonya Ryan Foundation – cyber safety, Paul Dillon – drugs and alcohol, Police driver education and guest speakers; Dietician Yasmina Diab and speakers from Pelvic Pain Foundation. Students will also hear from old scholars Daniel Scali and Michael Sorgiovanni on ways to improve your mindset and achieve your goals, pushing past boundaries that hold you back from being successful. Through the “Blurred Minds Academy”, Year 10s will be educated on the dangers and legality of vaping. The development of faith is supported through biweekly Chapel service, year level mass and various assemblies. Academically, Year 10 students explore their future through the Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) a compulsory subject within SACE. They are introduced to SACE and make choices for subject selection going into Year 11.
Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to Year 10
Establishing Standards and Expectations
• Transition to senior school
• Goal setting and report reviews
• Introduction to SACE (EIF)
• Body Image
• Parent Evening
• Pastoral activities
Faith and Spiritual Development
• Year Level assemblies
• Daily prayer/Bi-weekly Chapel Services
• Child Pyschiatrist & Gaming Addict Expert, Dr Huu Kim Le - motivation/device addiction
• Year Level and Whole School Masses • Community Awareness Day (CAD) Lasallian Community • De La Salle Day • Mission Action Day (MAD) • Vinnies Group Building Relationships • CAD/RAD • Pastoral Class activities • Year Level activities
Celebrating achievement • Academic/Co-Curricular Awards • Year Level Assemblies Student Leadership • Peer Support Leadership (Year 7 Mentor Program) • Pastoral Class Leadership Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship • Cyber bullying – Sonya Ryan Foundation
• Mission Action Day (MAD) • Year 10 Breakfast • Inter-house competitions Developing Resilience and Wellbeing • Daniel Scali and Michael Sorgiovanni - Levld Up • PPEP Talk • Drugs & alcohol – Paul Dillon • Police driver education • Reflection Activity Day (RAD) • Blurred Minds Academy - Vaping Module
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Year 11
The Pastoral Care of Year 11 students at St Michael’s College is informed by the Lasallian Vision of schooling, and the South Australian Certificate of Education (Years 11-12). The Year 11 Pastoral program is based around providing information to students to assist them in making good choices in their lives. The focus is on academic progression, leadership and life choices. Academic progress is monitored according to SACE requirements and time is spent preparing students to select subjects for Year 12. Students also participate in exams at the end of each semester. Leadership is encouraged through Lasallian Youth Leadership, where participants are involved in organising, leading and participating in various community events. Year 11 students then vote for their College Leaders in Year 12. Faith development is supported through Chapel, liturgies, Mass and a Reflection Day.
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Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to SACE
Establishing Standards and Expectations
• Parent Information Evening
• Year Level Assemblies
Faith and Spiritual Development
• Pastoral Care
• Liturgies and Masses
• YLD / AYLD / Pastoral Care Teacher monitoring
• Reflection Day
Celebrating Achievement
Lasallian Community
• Academic Awards Assemblies
• Mission Action Day
• Co-curricular Awards Assemblies
• De La Salle Day
• Year Level Assemblies
• Charities Week
• Report monitoring by Year Level Director, AYLD and Pastoral Care Teacher
• Social Justice Initiatives Building Relationships • Bullying - No Way! Sessions • Exploring adolescence / sexuality / digital age • Year 11 Retreat • Year 11 Breakfast Developing Resilience and Wellbeing • Relationships Australia - Level Up: Gambling Education Seminar • Chris Blowes Presentation • Teacher led – exploring ways to build resilience
• Acknowledgement of Commendations Student Leadership • Lasallian Leaders • Stewardship Program • Year 12 College Leader formation • Year 12 House Captain formation • Service Learning Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship • Explore the effects and consequences of Cyberbullying / Sexting
• Lasallian Reflection Day • Sammy D Foundation – ‘Impact’ Program • Paul Dillon Seminar • SAPOL - Fatal Five • South Australia Metropolitan Fire Brigade – Road Awareness Program • Pastoral Care Activities • Formal • Domestic Violence Awareness
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Year 12
The Pastoral Care of students at St Michael’s College is informed by the Lasallian Vision of schooling, to assist with the development of all students so that they are able to reach their academic, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical potential. In Year 12 we aim to achieve the following through our Pastoral Program:
Provide activities and strategies that develop students’ personal, organisational and lifestyle skills and choices by facilitating the study skills organisation, Elevate to present to our students on various occasions throughout the year, as well as addressing these themes in our year level assemblies.
Develop self-discipline and personal responsibility by outlining and maintaining standards through our assemblies and in Pastoral Care.
Encourage students to build on their strengths and celebrate achievement by conducting weekly College Leadership meetings as well as encouraging students to speak and/or perform at year level gatherings. We also celebrate student achievement at Academic Assemblies and Service Award Ceremonies.
Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection through our Year Level Masses, Year 12 Retreat and Seminar Days throughout the year. Enhance growth mindset, with the implementation of various guest speakers and seminars, including; Headspace and resilience expert, Holly Scott. Students in Year 12 are often reminded that they are not defined by their ATAR and that forming positive habits every day will set them up for a bright future.
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Specific Year Level activities include: Introduction to Year 12
Developing Resilience and Wellbeing
• Parent Information Evening
• Paul Dillon Seminar
• Pastoral Activities
• Glen Gerreyn Seminar
• Seminar Day 1
• Year Level Assemblies
• Elevate Education ‘Study Sensei’ seminar
• Pastoral Care Activities
Establishing Standards and expectations • Year Level Assemblies • Pastoral Care • Report monitoring by Pastoral Care Teacher and Year Level Director • Building Relationships • Student Survey • Year 12 Retreat • Year Level Breakfast Student Leadership • Weekly College Leader meetings • Stewardship initiatives to support other year levels
• Holly Scott - Bouncing Back Seminar • Headspace Seminar Life After School • SATAC information evening for parents • SATAC information sessions for students • Careers counsellors presentation • Elevate Education ‘Ace Your Exams’ seminar • Celebrating achievement • Service Awards Assembly • Graduation Mass • Graduation Ball • Final day shared lunch
• Fundraising events and social justice initiatives Faith and Spiritual Development • Liturgies and Masses • Year 12 Retreat • Seminar Day 2 Lasallian Community • MAD and Quiz Night • De La Salle Day • Charities Week • Social Justice Initiatives • Vinnies Group Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship • Year Level Assemblies • Bullying – No Way! Sessions in Pastoral Care
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Primary Campus
Secondary Campus
78 East Avenue Beverley, SA 5009
15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach, SA 5022
08 8346 6548 smcprimary@smc.sa.edu.au
08 8356 5966 smc@smc.sa.edu.au