Pastoral Care in the Secondary Years
Students in the secondary years of school have needs that are unique to each year level. Therefore, our pastoral care program is sequenced to respond to and support individuals and cohorts as they journey from Year 7 to Year 12.
"Pastoral care in Lutheran schools is the expression of a caring partnership between the school community (students, staff and families), the Christian church and the wider community. It integrates the academic, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions so that an environment of care pervades the entire school community. Lutheran Education Australia (2026).”
“By walking alongside our students, we provide a grace-filled environment where our students are free to flourish because they feel safe to take risks, grow from challenges, and discover their gifts and talents. Our expert staff are dedicated to nurturing this growth, ensuring that when students graduate, they do so as confident, compassionate individuals who are ready to serve their community.”
To be 'Free to Flourish' at Peace means:
- Being Adventurous: Approaching learning with curiosity and courageous exploration.
- Being Compassionate: Seeing the dignity in every person and acting with grace.
- Being Purposeful: Discovering that our talents are gifts meant for the service of others.
- Being Relational: Knowing that we belong to a community where we are truly seen, heard, and known.” Lutheran Education Australia (2026).
What we believe
We believe our students are more than learners, they are young people who are discovering who they are and where they fit into the world.
We believe in the principles of mutual respect, personal responsibility, acceptance of differences, consideration, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Building on our values of Integrity, Excellence, Honour, and Empathy.
What we do
We value our students' individual character and learning strengths. We help them understand what their strengths are and then show them how they can use these to thrive and flourish.
Our Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Programs look to build life skills and equip our students for challenges they may encounter during their Secondary years and beyond.
Focus areas include:
- Having high aspirations for self
- Supporting students to make responsible decisions
- Learning how to set goals
- Careers guidance and support
- Opportunities to connect learning about the world with service to the broader community
Our Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Program aims to build individual resilience for when young people face life's challenges.
“We aren't just preparing students for exams; we are walking alongside them as they write their unique stories, ensuring they have the freedom to grow into the people they were created to be.”