Pastoral care is the relational support a school provides for students' personal, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
What does pastoral care involve?
Pastoral care includes everyday guidance, mentoring, prayer, appropriate discipline, wellbeing monitoring and responding when a student needs additional support.
Why this matters for parents
Students learn best when they feel safe, understood and connected. A clear care network also helps families know whom to contact when concerns arise.
Learning through the lens of Christ
Care at Covenant seeks to reflect the grace and truth of Christ. Students are treated with dignity, encouraged towards wise choices and supported through difficulties.
In the classroom and beyond
Teachers, Home Class staff, Year Advisors and wellbeing personnel contribute to a connected support network, with families involved as important partners.
At a glance
- Relational care
- Home Class support
- Spiritual encouragement
- Family partnership
Common questions
Why does Covenant often say 'wellbeing'?
The term reflects a whole-child approach while including the relational and spiritual care often called pastoral care.
Who supports students?
Support may involve teachers, Home Class staff, Year Advisors, wellbeing personnel and families.
