Pastoral Care

​The pastoral care program at St Bernardine's provides a network that enables all students to develop holistically in a safe caring environment. Each student has a number of significant adults who assist them in their journey through St Bernardine's. The Pastoral care program of St Bernardine's is therefore diverse with a number of significant programs and people who all work together to ensure that every child in the school is given not only quality education but also cared for at an emotional, social, spiritual level. Some of the key people and programs include:-

Key People

  • Classroom Teacher
  • Learning Engagement Teacher
  • ​Inclusion Teacher
  • Support Teacher Inclusive Education
  • Primary Learning Leader
  • Administration Team (APA, APRE, Principal)
  • Music Teacher
  • Physical Education Teacher
  • Teacher Librarian
  • Guidance Counsellor
  • School Officer Wellbeing
  • School Officer Inclusion

Key Programs

  • Serve Matrix
  • Student Leadership program
  • Buddy Classes
  • Behaviour management program
  • Values education program
  • Anti - Bullying Program
  • Prayer
  • Classroom helpers
  • Instrumental music
  • Concert Band
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Structured Play​​

Student Protection


For all information, policies and processes regarding Student Protection, please see the BCE Policies > Student Protection tab.