Pastoral Care means enhancing the dignity of each person within our school community whilst maximising learning and growth. The pastoral care of Mater Christi Catholic Primary children is of paramount importance and is a shared responsibility between the school and the home.
Buddy System
Mater Christi has a buddy system whereby junior grades are teamed with senior grades in order that a mutual exchange of responsibility and care is fostered. Buddy groups have been established so that older children in our community take responsibility for the care of our younger members and develop a friendly relationship with them.
Positive Behaviour
A key element of the Pastoral Care Programme is to acknowledge and reinforce the positive behaviours of the students. In upholding our Catholic school aims of educating the whole child, Mater Christi Catholic Primary School’s Pastoral Care and Discipline policy work together on the basis of developing a sense of Christian self-responsibility and community in the children. We believe in the self-respect of individuals and that success stems from self-esteem. We also advocate zero tolerance in respect of bullying.