Pastoral Care

Balwyn High School believes that every student needs and deserves individual care. Children are provided with a strong network of support through a well-developed structure of pastoral care.

Student Transition into Year 7 is supported by the Secondary Transition Enhancement Program (STEP) where Year 7 students are provided with peer support from trained Year 10 student leaders.

Within the Middle School (Years 7-9), the Tutorial Program complements the individual attention of classroom teachers and support staff. Teachers work in teams to ensure students have access to a close network of staff during these transitional years.

There is a carefully designed transition program into the Senior School (Years 10-12) with the provision of careers and course guidance.

Counsellors and a chaplain each play an important role in activities within the school and provide specialist guidance in personal matters.