St Joseph's School
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At St Joseph's School, we support student wellbeing/hauora in keeping with the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 (s.127). Our whole-school approach to wellbeing/hauora aligns with Tiriti o Waitangi principles and upholds the human rights of all students. We provide a physically and emotionally safe place for all students and make every effort to create an inclusive school culture free of racism, discrimination, and bullying. We have high aspirations for every student and we work with family/whānau to deliver support that responds to their needs, identities, languages, and cultures.
The principal and school take all reasonable steps to ensure students receive good guidance and counselling (Education and Training Act 2020, s.103).
Whole-school wellbeing approach
We support student wellbeing and recognise that wellbeing directly affects the ability to learn and succeed at school. St Joseph's School seeks to support student wellbeing given the potential impact of wellbeing issues on the emotional, mental, physical, and/or social health of our students.
Our whole-school approach to wellbeing is shaped by our school:
We encourage and support students to develop skills, knowledge, values, and key competencies in line with The New Zealand Curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
At St Joseph's School, our comprehensive set of policies and procedures guides how we support student wellbeing.
To support student wellbeing, staff may receive training in cultural competence as appropriate. We are sensitive to cultural differences in the understanding and expression of wellbeing issues and concerns. If necessary, we seek cultural advice and work collaboratively with parents/caregivers and whānau to understand protocols and language to help us support students at school.
We encourage parents/caregivers to share important information about the wellbeing of their child with the school as necessary.
Pastoral care
All staff play a role in supporting the wellbeing of our students. Staff maintain positive learning environments and relationships with students, and treat students with respect and fairness. The pastoral care that staff provide guides students to better understand their own wellbeing, seek and use reliable information to make well-considered decisions, and develop lifelong wellbeing skills. Students learn to support their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around them.
We monitor student performance, attendance, and behaviour, and take action as appropriate to intervene and support students.
For how we respond to student wellbeing concerns and incidents, see Responding to Student Wellbeing Concerns.
(see Mental health education - A guide for teachers leaders and school boards) (includes free educational videos about health and wellbeing) Release history: Term 4 2025, Term 4 2022, Term 3 2019, Term 4 2018
