The role of the Guidance Counsellor can be divided into three main areas:
- Educational Counselling
- Vocational Counselling
- Personal Counselling
This work is carried out in collaboration with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Year Heads, Tutors, Parents, Resource Teachers, HSCL and Subject Teachers. In this way, students are informed and supported so that they can optimise their learning, overcome any difficulties and make good career and life decisions.
The Guidance Programme aims to respond to the needs of the student at any stage of their education in the school. Educational counselling encompasses the support of incoming First Years making the transition to post-primary school, subject choice advice in preparation for Second year and Fifth Year, and the development of study skills. The Guidance Counsellor is available to meet individual students and talk about any issues that might be affecting them. Workshops may also be available in the area of stress management and mental health.
The Career Guidance teacher in the school is Ms Sara Bateman.