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Healthcare, frontline and shift worker program

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School recognises the valuable contributions of frontline and healthcare workers. They give so much to the community through their working life, as well as balancing their demanding shift schedules and personal and family responsibilities.

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For families in healthcare, on the frontlines and shift work.

The Frontline Workers Program has been designed to directly address the additional challenges faced by the students and families when one or both parents are frontline workers in the Canberra community – particularly those in the health care sector as doctors, nurses and paramedics.

Purpose of the healthcare, frontline and shift work program

Balancing demanding shift schedules with family responsibilities can be challenging, and we support families by offering a flexible and accommodating school program.

The program aims to:

Provide a safe and flexible environment to families in frontline, healthcare and shift working roles.
Provide a quality Catholic education to students whose families work in the Woden area and who reside in over 50 suburbs in Canberra.
Create peer networks in the frontline and healthcare community.

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Who is this program for?

This program isn’t just for doctors and nurses, this is for everyone who contributes to and works in a role that supports healthcare, emergency services, delivery drivers, hospitality industry – all the people who became our heroes in the pandemic.

Proximity to essential health services, as well as Sts Peter and Paul’s status as a corridor school, means our primary school is perfectly positioned to cater to families who work in healthcare, on the frontlines and shift working. “Corridor school” is an education industry term, meaning that the school can take enrolments from over 50 suburbs in Canberra.

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Program benefits

Extended and flexible school hours

Early drop-off available at 6.45am for the 7.00am shift start, and late pick-up
Safe and structured environments with engaging extracurricular programs.

Priority enrolment consideration

For students whose families work in the Woden area and reside in over 50 suburbs in the Canberra region.

Contact us to find out if your suburb is included in this list.

Proximity to healthcare centres

Walking distance from the Canberra Hospital and National Capital Private Hospital
Easy commute from the Phillip Community Health Centre, Queen Elizabeth II in ACT Family Centre, Canberra Private Hospital, and Calvary John James Hospital.

Customisable learning plans

Adaptive curriculum options for continuous learning
Flexible curriculum delivery to support students, including those with additional needs and extension opportunities.

Early and clear communication

Early communication of events to allow organisation of rosters
Flexible parent-teacher interview times to work around shift schedules
Clear communication of school health protocols to ease any concerns.

Mental health and wellness support

Student Welfare Officer oversee the mental health and wellbeing of students
Access to emotional support programs
Access to onsite school counsellor
Access to Catholic Care Support, including Professional Learning for staff.

Sts Peter and Paul Parent

“The school community is very inclusive and welcoming. There are lots of volunteer opportunities to get involved in which makes you feel a real part of the school. You get to know many people from across the school and everyone looks out for one another.”

Sts Peter and Paul Parent

“One of the reasons we chose the school is because of the religious values. They really focus on looking after each other and looking out for those less fortunate. Activity sheets come home which are talking about respect and values but it goes beyond that. The school is always raising money and awareness of social issues (like the crazy sock day, St Vincent’s food drive and Bust the Dust). It just becomes the norm to consider others less fortunate which is good.”

Sts Peter and Paul Parent

“I love the fact that the school has thought about leadership and has structured a program for the senior students to lead prayers, coordinate assemblies and run reading activities in the younger classes. It gives them a sense of pride and responsibility.”