We commit to providing safe and supportive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community, and hold firmly to the belief that they have a right to be safe, respected and valued in an inclusive environment. We know that when students are happy, they are more engaged with their learning.

Schools benefit from wellbeing initiatives and pastoral care support through Sydney Catholic Schools – in areas such as anti-bullying, positive behaviour, student counselling, refugee support and child protection – which range from universal support for all students, to targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.

At St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Annandale, we have many classroom and intervention programs and practices that actively support the wellbeing of students. Students are encouraged to also be active in developing their skills in monitoring the wellbeing of themselves and others. We have a buddy program where younger students have a dedicated buddy to assist them. We also have induction programs for new students. All Year 6 students take a leadership role promoting respect as well as being ‘Friendly Helpers’ caring for students in the playground.

Anti-bullying policy

Sydney Catholic Schools rejects all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying, by maintaining a commitment to providing safe, inclusive and respectful learning communities that promote student wellbeing for learning. Staff at Sydney Catholic Schools are committed to employing wellbeing strategies that allow for a healthy school environment where bullying is less likely to occur.

If your child is experiencing bullying of any kind, or you have a wellbeing concern, we have a number of support services available for parents/carers and students, as listed below.

Support services:

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale Student Wellbeing