We encourage respect, care and understanding of self and others. We strive to build and maintain a community which fosters the personal growth of all our members.

The aim of our pastoral program is to provide an environment which enables our students to fulfill the College motto “Dare to do as much as you are able”.

The pastoral care network involves all members of the school community. Structures have been set up to ensure that all our students are nurtured. Every student is placed in a homeroom group where a teacher is assigned with special responsibility for that particular group. Parents and students are encouraged to develop an open and trusting relationship with the homeroom teacher. Homeroom teachers are supported in their task by Year Level Co-ordinators and the Leadership Team. There is a counsellor on staff for more difficult problems and maintaining links with community agencies.

Sister Glenys Dellamarta (a Sister of the Good Samaritan) also provides vital pastoral care for staff, students and families of the College.

The pastoral program also encourages the students to care for each other and build their own support networks. Our Buddy System teams each Year 7 student with a Year 12 student to make the transition from primary school less daunting. There are regular retreat days which enable the girls to reflect and grow in spiritual and emotional maturity.

Discipline is an integral part of the pastoral care program as we attempt to assist out students in their growth towards self-discipline and maturity.

The Santa Community has worked together to formulate policies on behaviour management and bullying. Our Wellbeing and Harassment Policy and Discipline Policies are available under the Policies menu.