A Place to Belong


As part of a system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, our students are treated with dignity and respect. Their safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. The wellbeing and safety of all students is central to the purpose of Catholic education and we acknowledge that healthy relationships and exceptional pastoral care are core to each child’s positive experience at school.

Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta have a strong focus on pastoral care, and in addition the support of our school counsellor, additional resourcing is provided for wellbeing initiatives overseen by the Wellbeing Coordinator. The Wellbeing Coordinator is supported by staff on the Wellbeing and Behaviour Team, Leading Counsellors as well as K-12 System Counsellors in the implementation of these wellbeing initiatives.

Sacred Heart is committed to providing a learning environment where students can thrive, feel safe and supported, and are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.

Sacred Heart equips students with the knowledge and skills to cultivate their wellbeing through Religious Education, health, and wellbeing classes. We believe this sense of wellbeing and connectedness promotes healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success.

We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools. Our strong focus on pastoral care includes school counsellors and wellbeing initiatives to support students.


Our school celebrates the inclusion of all students, supporting the learning needs of every individual and providing learning opportunities to build their social skills.

Our Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Initiatives


Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead students next to PBS4L mascot Harry the Heart
Positive Behaviour Support for Learning (PBS4L)
close up shot of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead student using iPad
Diversity Support Team
year six Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead student reading to kindergarten buddy
Kindergarten Buddy Program & Transition
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead students holding awards
School Rewards and Awards System
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead students supporting each other
Peer Support
Close up shot of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westmead student writing on paper
School Counselling

Pastoral care programs at each year level are designed to help build resilience, independence and courage within each student.

Building child safe communities


We are committed to providing children and young people with school environments where they are safe, informed and participate, and where the adult community works together with them towards making this happen.

How CSPD schools protect child safety

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