Care And Support
Learning Enrichment
Our learning programs provides access and support for students of all levels of ability.
Our learning enrichment team works with parents, teachers, and external specialists to identify and address the educational needs of all students. This may require the development of a Learning Plan (LP) and extra support both inside and outside the classroom.
At Calvin Christian School, we are committed to supporting all students in achieving educational outcomes that are appropriate to their needs and ability.
Work with others of similar abilities
Work at a faster pace
Be challenged through higher order thinking skills
Develop and refine skills relevant to the curriculum and the changing world.
Many of the activities students participate in are based around critical, creative and flexible thinking
Engage in extra-curricular opportunities for extension, including competitions, challenges, and inter-school events
Gifted and talented students at Calvin Christian School benefit from a range of enrichment or extension opportunities. These programs and activities and based on student areas of identified ability and interest and allow students to:
Pastoral Care
Sometimes we need a shoulder to cry on, and at other times we need a cheer squad. Regularly we need encouragement and wise counsel.
At Calvin Christian School we take the time to genuinely care for our students. We know that parents want their children to receive the very best support as they learn.
Effective pastoral care deals with the life of a person, not just the performance of a student. Because life is more than study, Calvin Christian School students learn life skills such as self-discipline, resilience, leadership, forgiveness, repentance, kindness and conflict resolution.
Each teacher provides an important first connecting point in student pastoral care. In the Primary School the classroom teacher is the central caring figure. All matters of care and learning are naturally part of the daily life of this teacher. The Head of Primary oversees this dimension of our pastoral program.
In the Secondary School, the Heads of Year are the key pastoral figures. This maximises the connection between parent, school and child. Heads of Year are responsible for all matters relating directly to their year level, the overall welfare of each student, and for promoting a positive culture.
The Middle Years Coordinator supports student pastoral care from Years 6-8, facilitating peer support programs that connect students across the School whilst also providing the next level of pastoral follow up.
The Calvin Christian School chaplain is available to support students and families as part of the School’s pastoral support team.
Two qualified counsellors are employed to work alongside teachers and parents, providing insight and understanding in challenging situations. We also work with external bodies and can make referrals where necessary, in support of the best outcomes for our students.
The Head of Students is responsible for the management of students well-being in the Secondary School. The Head of Students works with the secondary Heads of Year and school leadership team to support students.