Pastoral Care

Preston North has a strong focus on Pastoral Care - the schools aims to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment that enables students to develop social competencies, resilience and self-esteem whilst encouraging mutual respect for all persons and property.

Some example of school programs that demonstrate our strong focus on the welfare of our students are:

*Student Welfare Coordinator

*A focussed Startup Program at the start of each year with an emphasis on goal setting, values and responsibilities

*Grade Prep - Six "You Can Do It" social competencies program

*Boys Education programs and staff development

*Yearly playground student safety audit

*Student leadership program and student run assemblies

*Playground with passive and active areas

*Structured lunchtime activities

*Prep Buddies program

*Peer Mediation program

*Small group pastoral care programs

*"Breaking New Ground" partnership with local family service agencies

*Schoolwide focus on attendance and "It's Not OK To Be Away"