Here, students and staff collaborate with mutual respect, nurturing the development of independent, resilient, and responsible individuals.

Launched in 2020, our College’s WISE Wellbeing program comprehensively addresses the various aspects of a child’s well-being: academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual.

The success of this program is attributed to the dedication of our mentors, classroom teachers, health and cocurricular program leaders, specialist teachers, counsellors, and the implementation of extensive wellbeing initiatives, including our Personal Development Plan program.

At St Leonard’s we are geared towards empowering every student to reach their full potential. Recognising each student’s unique talents, interests, experiences, and learning styles, we reject a one-size-fits-all approach to education.

To equip every student with the tools they need for success, we’ve implemented a mentoring program spanning their entire journey at the College, from orientation to Year 12 exam preparation. In the Junior School, teachers double as mentors, fostering a supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and growth. Students in Years 5 and 6, Middle School, and Senior School are placed in home rooms, where dedicated mentors monitor their academic and personal progress, forming strong partnerships with parents. Mentors encourage self-management, challenge comfort zones, and promote positivity, fostering an environment where students can excel.

Peer Support programs facilitate transitions between years, with senior students serving as positive role models for younger peers. Senior School mentors conduct regular meetings, addressing topics such as stress management and academic performance. They maintain close communication with parents to ensure each student receives personalised support. Effective mentoring hinges on strong connections between staff, students, and parents. Our mentors prioritize understanding each student’s individuality, fostering a supportive and personalised approach that enables every St Leonard’s student to thrive.

Restorative practices involve acknowledging conflicts, taking responsibility, and finding constructive resolutions. Through informal or formal discussions, parties seek agreement to repair harm and prevent future issues.

Our students are taught to respect diverse perspectives, treat others respectfully, and support wellbeing through positive behavior.

Our counselling team helps them communicate effectively, listen actively, and cultivate friendships.

Overall, we prioritise building a supportive community where conflicts are addressed constructively and relationships are nurtured.

Our College Chaplain, Reverend Judith Watkins, offers pastoral care to students, families and staff with a particular focus on supporting the nurture and development of the spiritual dimension. A dedicated Sacred Space is available at the College for conversation and reflection. Inclusive chapels are held during the year, providing opportunities for students to reflect on issues that are relevant to them, through the lens of their own spiritual life, beliefs and values. Whole school chapel services are held for events such as Easter, Christmas and Valedictory.

Our chaplaincy and social action programs encourage our students to contemplate their beliefs and gain valuable insights into the beliefs of others. We explore the significance of religion in a global context.

Through our deep commitment to service and social action, we provide our students with educational experiences and opportunities that enable them to look beyond their own circumstances and engage with the needs of others on a local, national and international level.