Pastoral Care is the business of all staff at Genesis Christian College, but it is driven by our dynamic Pastoral Care Team.

You may not hear the term Pastoral Care very often, but it plays a vitally important role in our approach to educating the whole student. We believe student social and emotional well-being is paramount to success at school and in life.


What does the Genesis Pastoral Care team do?

We provide:

  • Pastoral care support for students including emotional, social and spiritual support
  • Social and Emotional well being lunchtime and after school programs
  • Student wellbeing events
  • Classroom programs and interactions including Christian Life and Personal Development;
  • Education about mental health and wellbeing
  • Chapel services, visiting speakers and organisations
  • Student information sessions
  • Parent information evenings
  • Counselling for students is offered on a daily basis when the need arises
  • Make a Difference projects for the school and wider community

We’re an extremely busy department with a lot of activities and programs happening throughout the year. Our programs are specifically aimed at developing Christ-like behaviour and providing students with skills that prepare them for modern life in and out of school.

The team has a common desire to see families “do life well”. The team provides pastoral care, life skills coaching both in and out of the classroom and are involved in weekly Chapels so the students are continually growing in their knowledge.

Pastoral care also acts as a bridge to the community. There are many agencies in our community that are streamlined in their skills and services. Depending on individual needs, we are able to direct people to the most suitable assistance for them. Our team members are keen to be proactively developing this service to meet the needs of the College community.

“Encourage one another and build each other up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Primary School Programs

  • Beautiful Me: Specifically created for our Year 5 girls, this program runs every term on a Tuesday or Wednesday, after school
  • JAM (Jesus And Me): Connect group for our Year 6 girls. JAM meets on Fridays during second break
  • Power Up: Just for our Year 6 boys, Power Up is our program based on a book, ‘7 Day Self Esteem Booster’
  • Seasons: An 8-week program for children in Years 3-6 that have experienced significant life changes
  • Primary Clubs
  • Myanmar orphanage sponsorship and fundraisers throughout the year
  • Parents Who Pray group: Meet Friday mornings to pray for our students, staff and school

Secondary School Programs

  • Opportunities for students to lead within the Year 7 – 12  Chaplaincy Team, Chapel Events Team, Chapel Band or be a Connect Group Leader and attend Chapel Camp bi-annually.
  • M.A.D. (Make a Difference) Projects: Food Banks (one per Semester) and Backyard Blitz
  • Strength Program for boys in Year 7 on Tuesday afternoons from 3-4pm in Terms 1 and 2
  • Girls Picnic for Yr 7 – 12 girls. Fridays at 2nd break. A lunch time group run by students for students to discuss our Christian Faith
  • Seasons: An 8-week program for year 7 girls that have experienced significant life changes
  • Year 12 Pancakes – Every Friday morning at Break 1 outside the Oasis Youth Shed. Facilitated by our Chaplains and local Youth Groups.
  • Discipleship Groups – Every Thursday morning before school for Years 7-12 (also includes Youth Alpha course)
  • Myanmar orphanage sponsorship and fundraisers throughout the year
Meet the Pastoral Care team:
Lisa Boyd

Head of Pastoral Care

Anthony Lyons

Secondary School Chaplain
Life Coach

Lisa Mason

College Counsellor

Joel Macnaught

Secondary School Chaplain

Pam Nadler

Primary School Chaplain

Anna Oettinger

Counsellor

Anna Hockey

Admin Officer