Carmela Marino

The Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing is a senior leader responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and faith-filled environment that supports the holistic development of students. At Avila College, this role is deeply embedded in the Catholic ethos and tailored to the needs of adolescent girls.

• Strategic Leadership of Wellbeing Programs Overseeing the design and implementation of wellbeing initiatives that promote emotional, social, spiritual, and physical health across all year levels.
• Faith-Based Pastoral Care Embeding Catholic values into wellbeing practices, ensuring students are nurtured in a community that reflects compassion, respect, and integrity.
• Staff and Student Support Structures Leading a multidisciplinary team including Year Level Coordinators, Homeroom Teachers, Counsellors, and Health Centre staff to provide wraparound care.
• Student Leadership and Voice Encouraging student agency through leadership programs and peer initiatives, such as Year 10 Leading Lights Program and assisting Year 7 students with transition and belonging.
• Crisis and Health Management Coordinating responses to health concerns and critical incidents, including managing chronic conditions like asthma and allergies through action plans and staff training.
• Community Engagement Building strong partnerships with families and external agencies to support student wellbeing and ensure transparent communication.
• Wellbeing for Learning Program Overseeing curriculum-integrated wellbeing education that includes topics like resilience, goal setting, conflict resolution, and positive psychology

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