The concept of Pastoral Care is not something that is new to schools. However, in recent years, it has become of primary concern to educators as we increasingly debate the changing role of schools and the need to develop a holistic approach towards educating which includes a concern and compassion for fellow human beings.
Researchers suggest that there are five factors which have influenced the contemporary interest in Pastoral Care. (Kevin Treston, Pastoral Care for Schools p6, 1989)
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Policies and procedures exist within the school at all levels to assist in the delivery of pastoral care to both students and staff alike.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PASTORAL CARE STRUCTURES
Administratively this form of organisation facilitates the checking of attendance and communication of routine school notices. Obviously the system also provides an opportunity for close supervision of all aspects of a student's personal and academic development during his or her years at the school.
Bears the primary responsibility for the academic progress, general development and welfare of each secondary school student within his or her House Group. The House tutor is responsible for monitoring uniforms and student diaries of their students and for the upkeep of their House Room and Tutor Group Roll. The Tutor Group Roll is a legal document. The House Tutor is responsible for the students in their group during Pastoral Care allocated times. The House Tutor will be the first point of contact between secondary school parents and the school and will ensure that when appropriate, Heads of House and senior administration staff are made aware of problems relating to particular students.
The House Tutor is responsible for the maintenance and updating of academic attendance and general student records.
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Responsible for the induction of new students in Year 8and for the transition of students from Year 7 to Year 8 as well as the general welfare and discipline of Year 8 students throughout the year.
Heads of House
Andrews House Mr Dallas O’Brien
Laver House Mrs Jenny Gollan
Starkey House Mr Rob Davies
Veivers House Mr Brad Walker
Responsible for the co-ordination and supervision of pastoral care, and discipline within their Houses. The Heads of House will monitor the overall progress including academic, extra curricula and social development of students within the House.
Available to advise students, parents and staff on academic choices and academic counselling for students. The Counsellor also provides information to students about tertiary institutions, tertiary course prerequisites, study skills and career information. The Academci Counsellor is responsible for the induction of new students in Years 11 and 12 and for the general welfare and discipline of senior students.
Responsible for the co-ordination of all matters relating to the spiritual life of the school, including all services within the school, the programme of religious education and the personal development programme. The Chaplain is also available for personal counselling for students, parents and staff.
Responsible
for the co-ordination of student support systems, pastoral care, discipline and
services for students in the
Responsible for supervision of the secondary school's operating routines, the programming of school events, co-ordination of pastoral care and day-to-day running of the school. The Deputy stands in for the Headmaster whenever the need arises.
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student should find that their pastoral groups teacher is their greatest friend
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