Cura Personalis
'Cura Personalis'
Care of the Individual
“Jesuit education insists on individual care and concern for each person.”
The Characteristics of Jesuit Education
While they respect the privacy of students, they are ready to listen to their cares and concerns about the meaning of life, to share their joys and sorrows, and help them with personal growth and interpersonal relationships. In these and other ways, the adult members of the educational community guide students in the development of a set of values leading to life decisions that go beyond ‘self’, and include a concern for the needs of others. They try to live in a way that offers an example to the students, and they are willing to share their own life experiences.
In Years 5 and 6, the Homeroom teacher is the ‘significant’ adult in a boy’s life. Students in Years 7 to 12 are part of the House System and are pastorally cared for by their Head and Assistant Head of House.
Student wellbeing
The College’s Counselling team, comprised of qualified psychologists and social workers, works closely with the broader Riverview Pastoral Care team to support the wellbeing of students. They provide specialised assistance through individual counselling, psycho-educational assessments, case management, and referrals to external professionals and agencies. The team also offers guidance and resources to parents to help support their sons’ development and wellbeing.
The Counselling team can be contacted via the Student Office at +61 2 9882 8222 or studentoffice@riverview.nsw.edu.au.
Health Centre
The Centre’s facilities include 17 beds, a bedside nurse call system, wheelchair access, portable bedside phones, physiotherapy equipment, plastering and suturing facilities, glucometers, venipuncture services, resuscitation equipment, and an ice machine.
The Health Centre is staffed by qualified medical professionals 24 hours a day, ensuring attentive care for all in-patients and providing support for the broader College community as needed.
Doctors
Doctors attend a clinic at the Health Centre each weekday during lunchtime, maintaining close communication with the nursing staff to ensure coordinated care. When required, and at the discretion of the registered nurse on duty, doctors are available to offer medical attention at the Health Centre 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy clinics are held twice weekly, offering students access to professional treatment at a discounted fee. During winter sport, pre-match taping is available every Saturday at no cost, providing additional support to help students perform safely and confidently.
Podiatry
Podiatry clinics are held fortnightly.
Dental
The College has connections with dental practices in Lane Cove and orthodontic practices in Lane Cove and Chatswood for any necessary services.
Massage
Massage therapy is available from a qualified massage therapist to support students’ physical wellbeing, particularly in the prevention and management of muscle tension or sports-related strain. Access is provided on parent request, with written consent required.
Child Safeguarding protecting children
Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment that includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive reference checks, an identity check and working with children check.
To apply for, renew or learn more about the Working with Children Check requirements in NSW please click HERE.
Our Employment Collection Notice sets out how the College manages your personal information provided to us during the recruitment process.
