Penrhos College

The school prioritizes wellbeing and positive relationships as foundations for growth. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – centers on six themes: relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment. The pastoral curriculum provides explicit teaching of social-emotional skills and real-life opportunities to practice them. The school works in close partnership with families; psychologists and pastoral care staff collaborate with staff and parents for early intervention and tailored support. Evidence-based programs such as Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours foster emotional literacy, empathy and resilience from the early years.

The Inclusive Education program is grounded in inclusion and individualized learning. A dedicated team of specialist teachers and education assistants supports students with diagnosed disabilities, learning difficulties, additional needs or educational risk across all year levels. They provide individualized programs and strategies to engage with the curriculum in a way that suits learning needs, strengths and learning style, including in-class differentiation, curriculum adjustments and modified programs where required. Targeted literacy and numeracy support, one-on-one and small-group instruction, and collaboration with classroom teachers and parents ensure learning alongside peers with dignity and confidence. English and Mathematics enhancement, gifted education and enrichment opportunities broaden access to full Penrhos experiences.

The school supports mental wellbeing through a proactive pastoral approach with a dedicated wellbeing team. The Wellbeing Framework – CONNECT – shapes the pastoral curriculum, focusing on relationships, emotions, health, engagement, meaning and accomplishment to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Psychologists and pastoral care staff partner with families to identify early intervention strategies and tailor support for each student. Evidence-based, age-appropriate programs like Kimochis, PATHS and Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours promote emotional literacy and resilience. The warm, inclusive environment helps students feel safe, valued and empowered to flourish.

Safeguarding is embedded in the wellbeing framework and pastoral care. The early years curriculum embeds Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours to promote personal safety, healthy boundaries and safe relationships. A culture of care and belonging supports safe and respectful interactions across the school community. The wellbeing team, including psychologists and pastoral staff, collaborates with families to identify safeguarding concerns early and provide tailored support. The school also emphasizes a safe environment through staff training and policies integrated within the pastoral framework.