As a Catholic School, in the Franciscan Tradition and in the spirit of St Francis, we respect the dignity of each young person entrusted in our care and commit ourselves to knowing our students as individuals and learners. At Padua College, we believe healthy relationships between staff, students, and the community, foster healthy, confident, and resilient young people who can successfully navigate a more complex world. The framework supports our students with strategies to manage their own wellbeing and importantly, contribute to other’s wellbeing. It improves learning outcomes, engages learners, and clarifies support structures that allow everyone in our community to thrive.
At the College, each boy belongs to one of six Houses: Angelo House, Cattani House, Leo House, Masseo House, Quintavalle House and Rufino House. Your son will belong to one of the six College Houses which are named in honour after the early followers of St Francis.
The six Houses at Padua help shape the College’s vertical approach to student wellbeing. Our vertical pastoral care structure enables the grouping of younger and older students together in a long-term relationship with their Pastoral Care teachers. Each Pastoral Care group in years 7 to 12 is House-based and consists of approximately 17 to 20 students, with 3 or 4 students being drawn from each of the six year levels. Students in years 5 and 6 are valued members of their house and remain in age-appropriate year level Pastoral Care classes on the Greccio Campus.
Vertical pastoral care encourages the development of a professional, courteous and respectful relationship with the Pastoral Care teacher and aims to provide one point of contact for a family during their young means time at the College. Having daily contact with the student over an extended period, the Pastoral Care teacher is in an ideal position to get to know families and to share in their growth as a Paduan. The vertical Pastoral Care system also provides an instant ‘buddy system’ for the boys in their class.
Please click on the documents below to view in detail Padua’s Student Wellbeing Framework and the Pastoral Care Level System, which is a reflection of a student’s commitment to all aspects of College life.
