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Wellbeing

Learn more about our Junior School's wellbeing programs.

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Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

Education at St Dominic’s Priory College is about far more than academic achievement. We are privileged to guide our girls through some of the most formative years of their lives, providing a safe, nurturing environment that fosters spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional growth.

Our Pastoral Care Program and Wellbeing Framework reflects this commitment. It recognises each student as an individual; building confidence and self-belief while celebrating the unique gifts she brings to our community.  Our teachers and support staff know their students deeply. This strong relational approach allows us to notice changes, respond proactively to concerns, and ensure that every girl feels seen, heard and supported. Our Student Counsellor is also available to provide specialised counselling and additional support for students and families when needed.

Wellbeing does not happen by chance, it is cultivated through intentional teaching, shared language and daily practice. At St Dominic’s, our Wellbeing Program equips students with the skills and strategies to communicate effectively, make confident decisions, manage challenges, and build resilience

  • Central to our approach is the implementation of the What’s the Buzz? program across all Junior School classes. This evidence-informed program, delivered from Reception to Year 6, explicitly teaches social and emotional learning skills, including emotional regulation, respectful relationships, empathy and problem-solving. By using common language and consistent strategies across year levels, students develop a shared understanding of how to navigate social situations with confidence and compassion.

  • We are committed to building strong partnerships between families, teachers and students. These connections are nurtured through formal occasions such as our Welcome and Information Evening in Term 1, our Learning Conversations which are held twice a year and strengthened through community events such as our annual Fete, Gala Day, school camps and excursions.

    At St Dominic’s, wellbeing is woven into the fabric of daily school life, by ensuring every girl feels safe, supported and empowered to flourish.

Houses

When a student starts at St Dominic’s Priory College, she is allocated to one of our four houses:

Guzman

In honour of St Dominic (Blue house)

Siena

In honour of St Catherine of Siena (Green house)

Columba

In honour of Mother Rose Columba Adams (Red house)

Aquinas

In honour of St Thomas Aquinas (Yellow house)

These houses give our girls an extra sense of belonging during their time at St Dominic’s – and encourage some friendly competition.  

A highlight of the St Dominic’s Priory College sporting calendar, Track and Field Day, sees students from Years 3–12 compete in traditional events. This is followed by our Twilight Sports Day, where families from Reception to Year 12 come together to watch their daughters compete in ball games, athletics and novelty events.  This twilight event is open to parents and includes a whole range of fun-filled activities. Ball games and athletics are boosted by team spirit and marching activities, while a Parents & Friends Sausage Sizzle and Coffee Van brings the community together, adding to the day’s vibrant energy.

Junior School students can earn points for their house team just by participating, gain great team-building skills and have plenty of fun along the way.