Student Wellbeing Framework

E n g a g e m e n t A g e n c y I d e n ti ty C o n n e c ti o n Student Wellbeing Framework H a p p y S t u d e n t s L e a r n W e l

HAPPY STUDENTS LEARN WELL

The College motto, With One Heart, is the translation of Archbishop Gleeson’s motto ‘Cor Unum’. In our Patron’s first letter to the College, he said “I leave with you this hope of mine: that Gleeson College will always be of ‘One Heart’ in every aspect of its life and mission.” Our community is therefore founded on the commitment of Archbishop James Gleeson to the charism of the heart and our desire to learn, grow and share ‘With One Heart’. At Gleeson College, we believe in the growth of each individual student and that ‘Happy Students Learn Well’, hence, this sits in the middle of the framework surrounded by the four pillars, Identity, Engagement, Connection & Agency. The aim of the framework is to support all members of our community by fulfilling the Vision and Mission of the College through our ten core values known as the Gleeson 10. The framework supports all students in embracing the Gleeson 10 values through the HEART of Teaching and Learning and HEART of Pastoral Care. Fostering a restorative ethos through walking together to cultivate, repair and maintain relationships to develop empathetic, thoughtful, self-aware and creative students. Gleeson College’s many pastoral care programs and initiatives include Year Level camps, retreats, and activity days, counselling services, mentoring programs, community awareness days, and extra curricular activities in The Arts, Sports and STEM. The house system, comprising of a vertical pastoral care structure, and the Faith & Living subject, a religious education and pastoral care program, form the basis of Gleeson College’s Student Wellbeing. Ultimately, we aim to produce young people of One Heart – who are deeply connected, thriving individuals, competent and capable learners, just, merciful, and humble leaders for the world God desires. RATIONALE

Identity at Gleeson College encompasses all members of the community who respect the Spirituality and Faith of the College. Developing their personal identity, contributing, and belonging to the culture of the College. ...the promotion of faith, the love of God, the person of Jesus and service to others are central to the education of the whole person... • Year level retreats • Morning prayer in care group • Liturgies & Masses • Gleeson Day • Relay for Life • Winter Sleepout • Harmony Day • Youth Ministry • Inclusivity Statement • Faith and Living • Awareness Days • Service Initiatives Faith Filled Community Spiritually Aware and Inspired by Faith Peace and Harmony Moral, Compassionate and Ecologically Aware Intercultural and Globally Minded Service to Others Dignity and Respect Compassion COLLEGE INITIATIVES GLEESON MISSION STATEMENT KEY PRINCIPLES GLEESON 10 KEY CAPABILITIES HAPPY STUDENTS LEARN WELL IDENTITY

Faith Filled Community Self-aware, Collaborative and Socially Adept Peace and Harmony Intercultural and Globally Minded Service to Others Dignity and Respect COLLEGE INITIATIVES GLEESON MISSION STATEMENT KEY PRINCIPLES GLEESON 10 KEY CAPABILITIES V1 2023 • HOUSE STRUCTUR • • • • CONNECTION Connection at Gleeson College involves authentic partnerships between families, staff, and members of the wider community to support the wellbeing, and safety of student learning. ...the children, parents and staff work together, listen to and care for one another with confidence and trust... CESA Pulse Check Gleeson @ Dusk Awareness Days: RUOK Day, Harmony Day, Colours for Caritas, Ecological days, Everyone Belongs Principal’s Year 12 breakfast Extra Curricular – STEM, Saturday morning sport, College Musical, College bands

• House Structure • Wellbeing Centre • Buddy Program • Year 7 & 9 Camp • Restorative Practices • The Resilience Project • Homework Club • Thomas Learning Centre (TLC) • Curriculum & Assessment • Athletics Day Engagement at Gleeson College focuses on the holistic development of every student to thrive in all facets of the community, where they are empowered to be resilient, responsible and enact positive behaviour choices. ...we provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.... Lifelong Learning Literate, Numerate and Effective Communicators Pursuit of Excellence Self-aware, Collaborative and Socially Adept Pride in Success Compassion COLLEGE INITIATIVES GLEESON MISSION STATEMENT KEY PRINCIPLES GLEESON 10 KEY CAPABILITIES ENGAGEMENT HAPPY STUDENTS LEARN WELL

• HOUSE STRUCTUR • • • • • • • Dignity and Respect Knowledgeable, Inquisitive and Innovative Truth Self-aware, Collaborative and Socially Adept Pride in Success Service to Others COLLEGE INITIATIVES GLEESON MISSION STATEMENT KEY PRINCIPLES GLEESON 10 KEY CAPABILITIES AGENCY Student Agency at Gleeson College values the active participation of students in their own learning and wellbeing. The College encourages student efficacy and use of their social and emotional skills leading to confident and capable learners. ...we cater for individual differences in the pursuit of excellence so that personal success can be achieved by all... Learner Profiles & Learner Conversations Y-Lead and City of Tea Tree Gully Leadership workshops Student Leadership Camp Student Leadership structure Clarity program HEART Survey Pulse Survey Resilient Youth Australia survey V1 2023

LINKS Gleeson Website: About Us (Vision, Misson) CESA Learnwell Australian Wellbeing Framework Heart of Pastoral Care Heart of Teaching and Learning Key Capabilities Gleeson 10 Strategic Plan HAPPY STUDENTS LEARN WELL