SCHOOL PASTORAL CARE

An extensive pastoral curriculum supports and monitors individual learning and well-being. Christchurch Girls’ High School aims to take excellent care of its students and works in partnership with the parents. The support of parents is highly valued. The pastoral team works closely together to ensure each student is able to achieve to her potential. Quality teaching and learning are provided and a positive classroom learning environment is fostered. Subject teachers are available to be contacted, or may contact parents, about the learning and progress of individual students.
Every student belongs to a form class which meets at the start of each day with their form teacher. The form teacher
usually teaches their form class and works closely with their students on academic and pastoral matters. This teacher is
the first point of contact between home and school.
Each year level is overseen by a Dean. The Dean moves through with the students from Year 9 to Year 13 in order to develop strong relationships and provide continuity of support. The International Dean assists with support and guidance for fee-paying students.
The Assistant and Deputy Principals have oversight of the year levels and work alongside the pastoral team.
The Guidance Counsellors, Careers and Transition teacher and the Learning Support Co-ordinator are significant members of the pastoral team. They provide support and pastoral care based on the individual needs of students.
Both students and parents can meet with these people. The School Counsellors work to support students with social and
emotional needs. Outside agencies and specialist consultants can be accessed to ensure the most appropriate support is
available. Course and careers counselling are offered by the Careers teacher. Individual learning support is provided to
those students who have specific learning needs. Support staff, in their areas throughout the school, are always keen to
assist.
The Whanau, Fono and International groups also meet regularly to celebrate successes and discuss issues relating
to these groups in our school community.