Clairvaux MacKillop College nurtures resilient students by preparing them to be hope-filled, confident and decisive leaders of the future who can overcome adversity and emerge stronger from life’s challenges. Students are educated to ‘have a sense of self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity’ that enables them to manage their ‘emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing’ with strength and determination. Clairvaux MacKillop College students:
• Participate in adventure-based learning programs
• Lead and mentor in multiple settings
• Practise compassion, forgiveness and restoration
• Learn to be emotionally intelligent
• Actively participate in a dedicated life skills program in all year levels that is age-appropriate, sequential, evidence-based and shaped from the Australian Curriculum
• Build high quality relationships with peers and adults
• Experience reflection and formation opportunities that nurture faith and spirituality.
All Clairvaux MacKillop College People are part of a pastoral house system guided by teachers, pastoral leaders, guidance counsellors and other support services. Our students learn the strategies needed to face life’s challenges with hope and optimism.