Pastoral care at The Riverina Anglican College is built on genuine relationships. Every student is supported by teachers who know them well — as a learner and as a person.
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Student support at The Riverina Anglican College is grounded in strong relationships and a clear, structured approach to development.
Every student is known by staff who take responsibility for both their wellbeing and their growth. This begins with daily connection points and extends through a defined network of support.
Our students in the Junior School are supported by all staff to ensure they feel included and are able to thrive in both an academic and social environment.
At the heart of our Junior School is a strong commitment to student wellbeing and personalised support. We recognise that students learn best when they feel safe, valued, and connected, and we prioritise creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive both academically and personally.
Each student belongs to a House, where they are supported not only by their classroom teacher but also by a dedicated Mentor Teacher. The Mentor Teacher plays an important role in building positive relationships with students and is someone they can turn to for guidance, encouragement, and support. This additional layer of care ensures that every child has a trusted adult who knows them well and can help them navigate both school and personal challenges.
Our classroom teachers are the first point of contact for parents regarding any matters related to student learning, wellbeing, or support. We value strong partnerships with families and encourage open, ongoing communication. Our teachers work closely with parents to ensure that each child’s needs are understood and supported effectively.
Supporting our teachers is a professional and caring team who oversee student wellbeing across the Junior School. This team works collaboratively to monitor student progress, provide targeted support where needed, and ensure that appropriate strategies and interventions are in place. Together, we take a proactive and holistic approach to student care, promoting resilience, positive relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.
By working in partnership with families and maintaining a consistent focus on wellbeing, we aim to help every student feel confident, supported, and ready to learn.
In the Secondary School, the mentor is the first point of contact for students and families. For most matters, communication begins here. Each student belongs to a mentor group and participates in mentor time every morning, providing a consistent opportunity for connection, guidance and early identification of concerns.
From Tuesday to Friday, mentor groups operate within a vertical House structure, allowing students to build relationships across year levels. On Mondays, groups are organised horizontally by year level to establish a clear and consistent start to the week.
Mentors work closely with Heads of House, who oversee student wellbeing within each House. Heads of House build a culture of strong relationships and connection while managing more complex or ongoing concerns. They are responsible for triaging issues, coordinating support and guiding a structured approach to intervention.
Stage Coordinators support the needs of each year group, contributing to key experiences, monitoring cohort trends and ensuring consistency across the program.
Where required, concerns are escalated to the Head of School to ensure clarity and consistency in decision-making.
Additional support is provided through the College Counsellors and the Individualised Learning Coordinator, who work alongside staff to deliver more targeted support where needed.
Key experiences such as the Year 7, 9 and 11 camps form an important part of this structure. These provide opportunities for students to build relationships, respond to challenges and apply their learning in a different context.
Our approach is both relational and structured. Strong relationships ensure students feel known and supported, while clear systems ensure support is consistent and timely.
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Families play an important role, reinforcing expectations and supporting students beyond the classroom.
Support at The Riverina Anglican College is not only about responding to challenges. It is about building each student’s capacity to manage those challenges independently over time.
Through consistent guidance and shared expectations, students learn to reflect on their experiences, regulate their responses and make decisions that support their growth and the wellbeing of others.
