Academic Care

Supporting every student to achieve their best

At Kincoppal–Rose Bay we strive to support every Senior School student so they can achieve their best and thrive in an ever changing, contemporary world. We aim to develop their resilience, persistence and sense of gratitude. Our Academic Care is underpinned by Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology and one of his key tenets is the ability for young people to flourish in their environment. Young people can only achieve this if they have a sense of purpose, strong connections and are able to find meaning in their actions. As Sacred Heart educators, we create an environment of compassion, joy and personal growth for each and every student.

Providing an outstanding, personalised education to all our students continues to be our goal and, even though in recent years there have been many challenges to overcome, Kincoppal-Rose Bay has never wavered from this focus. Our belief that each student is to be celebrated and encouraged permeates all that we do and our extensive offerings ensure all students find a place where they thrive. As a result of COVID and the disconnection that was created society wide, our focus this year has been on creating spaces for all students to be themselves, feel connected with others and to pursue their passions. An expansion of our committee offerings, as well as the emphasis on student leadership accountability, has enabled us to do this effectively over the course of this year. We continue to build in the area of Student Wellbeing and have seen many initiatives come to fruition in 2022.

Our continued focus on student voice and more holistic respectful relationships in education have been a priority and a forum where our students have certainly shone. Our senior students have mentored and supported our younger students in such a way that our younger students are now more informed, more supported and feel more connected with their peers than ever before. The importance of young people sharing their views on a matter important to them is essential for developing confident, articulate and engaged young women who will contribute positively to society.

As a result of increased mental health concerns for adolescents, our focus on evidence-based wellbeing initiatives has continued to be a priority in 2022. The strong link between students having a Growth Mindset and a heightened sense of wellbeing always results in greater academic engagement and as a result, greater academic success. These key principles underpin all that we do and all staff are cognisant of the ways to encourage the best from our students. The Student Leaders have been particularly creative in the way they have implemented wellbeing initiatives in innovative ways to encourage greater student participation. This creativity by our Senior Leaders has enabled all students to develop their wellbeing, while feeling a sense of accomplishment and connection. A range of parent forums have occurred over the course of this year to ensure we continue working in partnership with the parent community to bring about the best for each and every Kincoppal-Rose Bay student.

Janet Erskine Stuart remarked that “It is not so much what we say or do that educates; what really educates is who we are,” and this is evident in all members of our community, due to the strong values that are lived out with authenticity here at Kincoppal-Rose Bay.

Carrie Scanlan Director of Students