Student Wellbeing

In Jesuit education, cura personalis - care for the whole person - reflects our belief that every child is personally known and loved by God. It promotes respect for all that shapes an individual.

Our Student Wellbeing Framework expresses cura personalis through four pillars: Belonging, Engagement, Growing, and Companionship. These support the nurturing of individual gifts and talents, the development of positive relationships, and lifelong growth, so that students can thrive in community with others. The Student Wellbeing Framework informs wellbeing practices across all campuses.

At Ignatius Early Years, children and families are welcomed into a nurturing and responsive environment where play, learning, and trusting relationships are prioritised. Conversations and active listening form the foundation of partnerships with families.

In the Junior School, students are supported to become their best selves through targeted programs. Each year begins with a Three-Way Conversation between student, teacher, and parents to build relationships and set expectations. Friendology 101 strengthens students’ relationship skills, while The Resilience Project teaches gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, and strategies for managing setbacks.

At the Senior School, a Housebased pastoral system deepens relationships among staff, students, and families. Mentor Teachers support each student’s pastoral, academic, and faith, and service formation. Daily Mentor Time fosters belonging and growth through key themes such as Celebrate, Community, and Faith and Service. In their Mentor Groups, students explore respectful relationships, study skills, and more, while individual meetings focus on goal setting and problem-solving.

The Examen is a valued Ignatian practice shared by Jesuit schools and communities around the world. Centred in faith, gratitude, and mindfulness, it invites students and staff across our campuses each day to pause, reflect, give thanks, and discern God’s presence and direction in their lives.

To read more about the College's pastoral care philosophy at each campus, please visit:

Ignatius Early Years - Knowing Our Students (Pastoral Care)

Junior School - Knowing Our Students (Pastoral Care)

Senior School - Knowing Our Students (Pastoral Care)