Learning Nest and Student Support

Inclusion Support 

Catholic Education is based on the belief that every child is a unique creation of God and is made in the image of God.

St John’s Catholic College upholds the belief that all students, irrespective of ability, have the right to attend the local Catholic parish school, to be educated with their peers, and accepted as unique individuals blessed with gifts that will enrich the whole community.

St John’s endeavours to provide educational programs of quality that are adjusted for students with inclusive needs.

Students with inclusive needs are supported by our Inclusion Support Coordinator, our team of Inclusion Support Assistants and the Inclusion Support Team based at the Catholic Education Office.

Aboriginal & Islander Education Workers (AIEW)

Our Aboriginal and Islander Education Worker (AIEW) supports the College and Aboriginal and Islander students and families in:

  • Building Aboriginal and Islander Culture
  • Gathering the Aboriginal and Islander Community
  • Providing Aboriginal and Islander students academic opportunities
  • Curriculum planning of Aboriginal and Islander perspectives
  • Aboriginal and Islander Wellbeing
  • Engaging Aboriginal and Islander students in Learning

Learning Nest 

The Learning Nest is an after school homework centre to further support and extend students in achieving academic success. It is staffed by tutors who are recent graduates of St John’s and have achieved academic success.

Students in Years 7-12 are able to access the Learning Nest five days a week for support with homework, study and assessment items at no additional cost to families.

The Learning Nest is held in our LOTE Centre Monday to Friday from 3:30 - 5:00pm.

Catholic Care Counselling Service

Catholic Care NT are our providers for counselling services at St John’s Catholic College. Referrals to the counselling service can be made through a student’s Head of House.

College Chaplain

The College is fortunate to partner with the Religious Order 'The Missionaries of God's Love' (MGLs), who generously make one of their Priests available to serve as our College Chaplain. Our College Chaplain provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and wellbeing support to all students and staff, fostering a community grounded in Compassion, Courage, Welcome and Truth.

Defence School Mentor Program

Delivered in partnership with the Department of Defence and administered by Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS), St John’s Catholic College hosts the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP). This program provides targeted, on-site assistance to support the wellbeing of children of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families.

Learning Nest User Agreement