Pastoral Team
Pastoral care in a school exists to assist each child in reaching his/her full potential in all areas of their development, through the provision of a supportive, caring and nurturing environment which allows each young person to thrive and succeed. In this school, pastoral care refers to the care of the child at all stages of their education. It refers to providing a safe, secure and supportive environment at each educational stage, whilst preparing them for moving into the world of work or further study. In all of these processes the child is, and should always be, at the centre of the educational and caring processes.
Children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, secure and where they believe that they will be respected and cared for within their school community. Pastoral care involves;
- establishing quality relationships within the school,
- developing appropriate and satisfying learning experiences for each child and
- providing an effective and embracing care network for pupils if and when they need support.
Heads of Year
Head of Year 8 Mrs J Watterson
Head of Year 9 Mrs J Vance
Head of Year 10 Miss N Cahoon
Head of Year 11 Mr Charles
Head of Year 12 Mrs McFarland
Head of 6th Form Mrs G Wishart
Discipline
Teacher-in-charge of Girls Discipline Mrs E Beckett
Teacher-in-charge of Boys Discipline Mr S Fleming
Child Protection Team
Designated Child Protection Officer Mrs E Beckett
Deputy Child Protection Officer Mrs A McFarland
Deputy Child Protection Officer Mr S Fleming
Counselling Team
School Counselling Co-ordinator Mrs R Potter
Education Authority Youth Worker Terry Hamill
Family Works Counsellor Tommy Marron