Philip Neri Catholic School provides a Christ-centered Catholic educational environment that nurtures, encourages and challenges all children to achieve their full potential. In order to do this it is necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for each person, where they can satisfy their needs in a way that respects the rights of others, and where they can learn to take responsibility for their actions.
Purpose
As a Catholic school we seek to proclaim the Good News in words and actions, treat each person in a respectful manner and live with each other in the love of Christ. This Pastoral Care policy provides a framework in which students, staff and parents are aware of the expectations, responsibilities, consequences and support structures in place to ensure all members of the school community are treated with equality, respect and fairness.
Beliefs
At St Philip Neri Catholic School we believe that Pastoral Care in the school draws its expression and strength from the life of Jesus. Jesus' life was an expression of the values of love, compassion, reconciliation and justice. We believe that pastoral care is based on the vision of each individual growing into a fully human person in the image and likeness of God. We acknowledge the commitment to lived expression of this belief in our school motto “Deeds not Words.” We believe that pastoral care and discipline are interrelated. Discipline is leading, guiding, encouraging and instructing children within a framework of rights, rules, responsibilities, routines and consequences. We acknowledge the importance of parents in providing a safe, secure and supportive environment for the students at St Philip Neri Catholic School.
Outcomes
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To create a school environment where there is ongoing formation in faith, self discipline and responsibility.
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To integrate pastoral care into all aspects of the daily life of the school.
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To create a school environment where the rights of all are preserved and respected at all times.
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To assist children to become responsible members of our society through the development of self esteem, self discipline and respect for the rights of others.
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To provide guidelines for staff and students on procedures in the management of appropriate and inappropriate behaviour.
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To inform parents of the Pastoral Care and Behaviour Management Policy and support parents in the task of guiding their children in becoming responsible members of society.
References
Pastoral Care Policy for Diocesan Systemic Schools.