Student wellbeing

Student wellbeing

Student Wellbeing at Sacred Heart is based in a deeply held belief in the dignity of the individual. Recognition of the interconnectedness of learning and wellbeing, is central to student life at Sacred Heart . We seek to educate and care for the whole person, striving to develop well rounded students with a deep understanding of self,  their connection  to the world around them and  an openness to God’s presence in our world.

Guided by our Marist Family Spirit we encourage our students to engage with others with kindness, empathy and a generous heart.

Wellbeing Dogs Program

Sacred Heart College works in conjunction with Dogs Connect to facilitate our Wellbeing Dogs Program. Beau (Groodle) and Finbar (Border Collie)  spend time across our campuses and the Boarding House. They fulfill an important role supporting wellbeing, by promoting emotional regulation, social connection and reduced stress.

Beau and Finbar spend time each day greeting students in the morning and connecting with students during break time. They spend a lot of time with our counsellors in the Wellbeing Area, supporting students with their emotional regulation. As the program expands, Beau and Finbar have been spending more time in the classroom to encourage positive behaviour, enhance relationships and reduce stress.

Counselling team

Our School Counsellors provide a support network for our Hearts Community by working together with students, staff and parents.  Our counselling team work to support students engage positively with  learning, maintain healthy relationships, respond to grief or crisis, social and emotional wellbeing.

The counselling team provides short term solution-focused counselling; if ongoing or additional support are required, they can assist with connecting students and families with external service providers.

Students can  self-refer to a counsellor, or be referred by a staff member or parent/caregiver.

To talk to someone urgently

• Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800  or kidshelpline.com.au
• Life Line: 13 11 14
• Mental Health Triage: 13 14 65
• Crisis Care (for young people in care): 13 16 11
• Parent Helpline South Australia: 1300 364 100
• In an emergency please call, Police/Fire/Ambulance: 000

Statement of commitment to child safety 

Sacred Heart College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment is maintained at all times. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our Staff and Volunteers, and encourage their active participation in creating and maintaining a child safe environment for all members of the College community.