Purpose, Passion and Pathways

Wellbeing Program

Christian College is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all members of the school community. We understand the importance of wellbeing and we are committed to creating an environment in which our students, staff and families can flourish. The development of our Wellbeing Framework helped to clarify that wellbeing is vital, crucial, and fundamental to our very purpose and stated reason for existence.

We recognise that Biblically speaking, we as human beings are created in the image of God, and we exist in three parts –our spiritual, emotional, and physical selves, and therefore we choose to promote human flourishing, purpose and passion.

Flourish sits at the heart of our Wellbeing Framework and we recognise that for each of us to truly flourish it will mean becoming fully engaged in the journey spiritually, emotionally and physically. We have also focused on four key areas which we believe will provide a solid pattern for wellbeing highlighted below and each of the four key focus areas are linked to a series of expressed commitments.

Careers Conversations

At Senior Campus we have two Career Development Practitioners, you may think of them as Future Planning Coaches as they work alongside students and families to make important decisions for the future –such as subject selection, VET study, TAFE, University courses, setting goals and the world of work.

It can feel daunting to make decisions about the future. The careers team will encourage you to explore your interests and skills, will help with career research and planning and the development of your self-knowledge to provide you with greater clarity and confidence to face each stage and decision in your Senior School journey. To further assist students and parents alike with the decision-making process we have a Christian College Careers website, available through the Careers tile on SEQTA.

We recognise that a student’s career development is not based on a static decision at a point in time, instead we understand the need to be open to and prepared for change. Rest assured, there will be many opportunities to pivot, change direction and move onto an alternative path through Senior School and beyond. So, parents and students, fear not! You can change your mind, you can try new things, you can explore your options and you can find a path that works for you.

Chaplaincy

Each year the Senior School Chaplains look forward to meeting those students new to the campus and specifically our new Year 10 cohort. Our Chaplains are here to support you through not just your start here, where you might be wondering about the challenges of meeting new people and making new friends, but all the way through your Senior School journey.

With a unified focus across the College we aim to implement a range of strategies, policies, initiatives and practices designed to demonstrate our commitment to the guiding principles. Whether it is in House Group, in the day-to-day of your classroom learning or through the many and varied opportunities provided at Senior School, your wellbeing and the wellbeing of our community is important to us. Through the strengthening of protective factors, the fostering of respectful and positive relationships, the nurturing of Christian faith and the building of social and emotional skills we aim to strengthen levels of wellbeing and in doing so enhance the capacity of each member of our community to flourish.

Lots of people ask, “So, what kind of support do the Chaplains offer?” In short, they offer emotional and spiritual support, they are here to listen to whatever it is that you want to share, or might be struggling to navigate through, at any given time in your life. As Christians our Chaplains would love to talk with you about faith, however they understand that not everyone wants to discuss this – so rest assured, they do not push their beliefs on anyone. They are, first and foremost, here to offer support, to listen and, to care for you – it’s that simple. Chaplains can advocate for you in tricky situations and help find other, perhaps external supports, for you if you need it. They love getting to know people and are also just great people to spend some time with. So be encouraged, they are a part of the team here to journey with you.