StJohnsDarwin Prospectus - Flipbook - Page 30
Fortes in Fide
STUDENT SUPPORT
INCLUSION SUPPORT
LEARNING NEST
Catholic Education is based on the belief that every child is a
The Learning Nest is an after school homework centre to fur-
unique creation of God and is made in the image of God.
ther support and extend students in achieving academic
success.
St John’s Catholic College upholds the belief that all students,
It
is
staffed
by
tutors
who
are
recent
graduates of St John’s and have achieved academic success.
irrespective of ability, have the right to attend the local Catholic
parish school, to be educated with their peers, and accepted as
Students in Years 7-12 are able to access the Learning
unique individuals blessed with gifts that will enrich the whole
Nest five days a week for support with homework, study
community.
and assessment items at no additional cost to families.
St John’s endeavours to provide educational programs of
The Learning Nest is held in our LOTE Centre Monday to
quality that are adjusted for students with inclusive needs.
Friday from 3:30 - 5:00pm.
Students with inclusive needs are supported by our Inclusion
HEALTH CENTRE
Support Coordinator, our team of Inclusion Support Assistants
and the Inclusion Support Team based at the Catholic Education
The College operates a Health Centre staffed by a Registered
Office.
Nurse and an Administration Officer. The Health Centre supports
the health and wellbeing of all students, through:
ABORIGINAL & ISLANDER EDUCATION WORKERS (AIEWs)
• Sick Bay / First Aid (all students)
• Health Promotion (all students)
Aboriginal and Islander Education Workers (AIEWs) support the
College and Aboriginal and Islander students and families in:
• Immunisation Program (all students - with parent/guardian
consent)
• Building Aboriginal and Islander Culture
• Managing Medication at School (all students)
• Gathering the Aboriginal and Islander Community
• Catholic Care Counsellor (2 days per week) (all students)
• Providing Aboriginal and Islander students academic
• Health Screening (boarding students)
opportunities
• Curriculum planning of Aboriginal and Islander perspectives
• Aboriginal and Islander Wellbeing
• Engaging Aboriginal and Islander students in Learning
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• Access to external health services (boarding students)
