The quality of your relationships determine the quality of your life – Esther Perel
As part of preparing our students for life, our College is fulfilling its legal and moral responsibility to teach consent and healthy relationships education. These sessions in Semester 2 draw on psychological, sociological, and biological research, but also help students see how this aligns with a Biblical worldview of respect, dignity, and love for others.
We want students to understand:
- Respectful boundaries are an act of love.
- Our bodies are precious and a temple of the Holy Spirit, and should be respected.
- Healthy relationships are built on honesty, kindness, and self-control.
- How to spot harmful relationships and how to escape or break the cycle.
We encourage parents to engage with these conversations at home, reinforcing values and offering guidance.
Partnering Together for Whole-Person Success
Parents and educators share the privilege of shaping a generation that is not only successful but also compassionate, wise, and Christ-centred. Together, we can prepare students for a life that is purposeful and resilient, because true success is more than a good ATAR or a winning trophy; it’s about building a character that stands the test of time.
Practical ways to help your child thrive:
- Celebrate effort and faith, not just results – Acknowledge persistence and character growth as much as performance.
- Talk openly about relationships and God’s design – Bring Biblical principles into everyday conversations if that is a part of your family values.
- Model balance and hope – Show that life is not just about achievement, but about faith, family, and flourishing.
Let’s raise a generation that not only chases success but lives with purpose, faith, and love.
Bert Kasselman, Head of Senior College