Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care at St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie

At St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie, pastoral care is at the heart of our community. Rooted in Christian values, our program is designed to nurture students spiritually, emotionally, and socially, while supporting them in realising their full academic potential. Life in the residential community provides students with a unique opportunity to grow in faith and character.

Each week, students gather in the College chapel for morning prayers and reflections before classes begin. The entire College community also comes together once a week to celebrate Mass, fostering a sense of unity, faith, and shared purpose.

Annual spiritual retreats offer students valuable time for personal reflection—on their relationship with themselves, with others, and with God. These retreats are an important part of each student’s spiritual and emotional development.

Our vertical House system places each student into one of four Houses, named in honour of influential figures in the College’s history. This structure encourages connection across year levels, helping students develop essential social skills while promoting leadership, cooperation, and a strong sense of belonging.

As a culturally diverse College community, our behaviour expectations are grounded in respect, peace, and goodwill. Our rules are designed to ensure a safe, supportive, and harmonious environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively foster values such as courtesy and respect for parents, staff, peers, and the broader community. Students are encouraged to embrace honesty, follow rules, work diligently, take responsibility for their actions, and show resilience and integrity in the face of challenges.