At Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School, we place a strong emphasis on supporting our students as they begin their learning journey. A key feature of this is our well-established and successful Buddy Program, designed to ensure all Prep students feel welcomed, safe and connected from the very beginning.

Each Prep student is paired with a senior student, who provides guidance, friendship and support throughout the year. This nurturing relationship helps our youngest learners transition smoothly into school life and feel a strong sense of belonging within our community.

Through the Buddy Program:

• Prep students feel welcomed, supported and secure

• Students develop a sense of connection by recognising familiar faces in the school

• Senior students build leadership, responsibility and communication skills

• Positive role models are fostered within our school community

• Our Catholic values of care, compassion and service to others are lived out in action

• Our Buddy Program reflects our commitment to creating a caring and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to grow in confidence, faith and wellbeing.