A caring, compassionate and supportive attitude, Christian worship, a positive respect for self and others and a dedication to developing honesty and integrity are an integral part of everyday life at Fairholme Junior.
The other premise from which we proceed is the practical realisation that in all communities, rules, guidelines and consequences are necessary. It is our experience that when the girls are set clear guidelines, they enjoy the emotional security which results from knowing and understanding boundaries.
Pastoral care underpins all practices within the Fairholme community. It exists within the restorative approach to conflict resolution and in the respectful way we treat one another. Every teacher provides pastoral care by maintaining a classroom climate of support and encouragement.
All classes participate in a weekly Christian Education lesson. The girls from Prep to Year 6 attend a weekly Chapel service led by the Head of Faith and Wellbeing. Buddies are assigned to new students when they arrive. Year 1-6 students also participate in weekly Holme Group meetings.
Pastoral Care Programs
A vertical House system operates in the Junior School and girls are assigned to small Holme Groups (HG) and a HG Teacher.
A HG meeting is held several times each term and provides opportunities for girls from Years 1 to 6 to interact and establish links with girls of all ages in their Houses. These groups provide peer support and friendship to the girls, under the guidance of their HG Teacher. Separate Pastoral Care programs operate in the Kindy and Prep classrooms.
The Pastoral Care Program focuses upon building self-esteem and in developing skills to assist the girls with the personal skills they need to negotiate the increasingly complex world in which they live.
Our Pastoral Care Program is underpinned by the incorporation of social and emotional learning as part of the curriculum to foster resilience and student well-being. Strategies and skills are taught using the Better Buddies, the Bounce Back program and Circle Time.
Pastoral Care Services
Our Head of Faith and Wellbeing leads the vibrant Christian life of the school and plays an active role in the welfare of the students. She is responsible for leading the school in worship as well as oversight of the Christian Education program at the College.
The College employs Social Workers who work alongside the Head of Fairholme Junior to offer proactive support to our students. Parents and students are able to establish appointments with our social workers.
