School based Pastoral Academic Care (PAC) at O’Connor refers to the care of the whole person. It is based upon the belief in the dignity of the person. Research ( Jacqueline Van Velsen, CEO WISA Wellbeing in Schools Australia) indicates that students with high levels of wellbeing are more likely to achieve high academically and complete school, have better health, and have greater participation in the workforce. Wellbeing is everyone’s business.
O’Connor’s Pastoral Academic Care program is based on this evidence that learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked. Our PAC Program includes coaching, learning conversations and goal setting. The PAC teacher plays a very important role in monitoring and building wellbeing. The Student Diary is based on a strengths based approach. It emphasises the strengths that people have and how they build their strengths in other areas. The key elements of the student diary are: Positive Engagement; Meaning and Purpose; Skills and Achievement; Relationship and Optimism; Strengths and Emotions; and Exercise and Health. These are the key elements needed to strive, thrive and flourish.
Pastoral Academic Care Framework
At O’Connor, each PAC class has two staff allocated. This allows for administration (rolls marked, daily notices etc to be done) to occur while learning conversations occur. PAC runs from 8.50 - 9.10 every day. PAC time is with both PAC teachers and has a focus on Resilience and coaching. Are students set up for the day? Do they have books, device, equipment etc.
Year Leaders and PAC Teachers for 2020
Mrs Vicki Channon
Year 12 PAC Leader
Year 12 Coordinator – Mrs Vicki Channon
PAC Teachers:
Mr Jon Hawthorne / Ms Regina Menz / Mrs Elitia Parry
Mrs Jenny Roff / Mr Bradley Powers
Mr Stephen Chapman / Mrs Janet Price
Mr Mark Fulloon
Year 11 PAC Leader
Year 11 Coordinator – Mr Mark Fulloon
PAC Teachers:
Miss Melanie Sampson / Mr Nicholas Bolger
Mr David Lush / Mrs Megan Wooster
Mrs Natalie Mellowship-Brown / Mr Darryl Harper / Miss Eliza Clark
Mr Peter McLeish
Year 10 PAC Leader
Year 10 Coordinator – Mr Peter McLeish
PAC Teachers:
Miss Camilla Clydsdale / Mrs Mellissa Bell
Mr Andrew May / Mr Matt Griffin
Mr Frank Patricks / Miss Jessica Molkentin / Miss Phoebe Biddle
Mrs Glenda Lemon / Mr Ian Tonkin
Mrs Jenny Frazier / Mrs Cherie Stoessel
Mr Lloyd Honnery
Year 9 PAC Leader
Year 9 Coordinator – Mr Lloyd Honnery
PAC Teachers:
Miss Melita Roache / Mr Bryan Allerton
Miss Madeleine Davidson / Mr Garry Osborne
Miss Jessica Armfield / Miss Annabel Cullen
Mrs Anne Healey / Mrs Delwyn Smidt
Mrs Katie Biddle
Year 8 PAC Leader
Year 8 Coordinator – Mrs Katie Biddle
PAC Teachers:
Miss Lauren Donnelly / Mrs Denise Fittler / Mrs Renee Russell
Miss Amanda Bell / Mr Mark Harris
Mr Damian Roff / Ms Kate Bloomfield / Miss Taryn Ramage
Mr Daniel Fittler / Mr Mark Honeysett
Mrs Cheryl Legatt / Mr Shane McCann
Mr James Russell
Year 7 PAC Leader
Year 7 Coordinator – Mr James Russell
PAC Teachers:
Mrs Cath Deshon / Mr James Healy
Mr Michael Wooster / Mr Anthony Kelly
Mr Stephen Kirkaldy / Mrs Kaylene Osborne
Mrs Elizabeth Simpson / Ms Florence Champion de Crespigny / Miss Brydie Hawthorne
Mr Peter Trinh / Mrs Melissa Killen / Mrs Kath Czinner