At Borinya we implement a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework called WALK. WALK is a framework that sets whole school expectations for staff, students, visitors and volunteers with four key expected behaviours, Courageous, Resilient, Inclusive and Curious. Students are explicitly taught these expected behaviours within the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program in context to their Class time, Break time, Online and Community Learning spaces. Daily, our morning gatherings focus on these expected behaviours as a reflection in the context to Catholic Identity.
At Borinya we recognise and value highly that quality relationships are fundamental to student engagement and learning. Our SEL program is a learning program that provides an opportunity for small groups (five students and 1-2 adults) to develop quality relationships within the context of social and emotional awareness.
As a part of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, Borinya staff have developed a framework for which all students can be supported regardless of their social, emotional and learning needs. We call this Borinya WALK Behavioural Support (on our website)and we strive to provide the best support possible for our students and families to thrive.
At Borinya, we recognise that some students and families require greater levels of support. To provide further support we partner with North East Support and Action for Youth (NESAY) we employ a Wellbeing Practitioner and School Engagement Practitioner for some students and their families. Our Wellbeing Practitioner offers primary and secondary counseling support to students and our School Engagement Practitioner will provide outreach to our students’ families for support and engagement in the Borinya program.
teaching and non teaching staff and including SEL mentors
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In Addition to our staff providing Wellbeing support, we contract 2 services that compliment our full service model for your child while at Boringa from North East Support & Action for Youth (NESAY).
The School Engagement Practitioner role is to provide intensive and practical case management support to families of young people attending Borinya. An outreach model of support ensures families can be supported within the family home, to reflect and understand what the challenges to the young person’s engagement are. The School Engagement Practitioner will work alongside the family to create opportunities to address these challenges, to enhance the students engagement at school. Students and families will also be supported to engage with external specialist services where required.
We are excited to have a therapy dog on site that provides comfort, companionship and emotional support to students who may experience behavioural, emotional, developmental and mental health conditions, physical disabilities or isolation. Willow will assist students to engage in school and encourage regular and sustained attendance. Willow will assist with sensory regulation for students and reduce anxiety through calm companionship.
A recent report highlighted students working with therapy dogs experienced increased motivation for learning, resulting in improved outcomes. Research has shown a range of benefits including increased school attendance, gains in confidence, self esteem and enhanced relationships with peers and teachers.
Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership provides a child-safe environment, where all students have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and will be protected from harm.
The Sandhurst Catholic Education Office and Schools acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our Offices and Schools are built. We commit to working in partnership with Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.