Guidance System
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To lead, inspire and fully support our students, we recognise the need to have a strong Guidance framework |
Nelson College for Girls strives to be a friendly, helpful and caring school where every girl has a sense of belonging. We invite every student to make the most of the support network — it’s in place to benefit you!
How do students get support?
Depending on what assistance you require, talk to the following:
Form Tutors
What we do:
Provide support at a classroom level to ensure the day-to-day performance of the school and students is optimised.
Areas of assistance:
Help with everyday classroom issues such as attendance and absenteeism, discipline, and general advice.
Deans
What we do:
A Dean is assigned to each year level.
Areas of assistance:
Deans build up a consistent and cumulative understanding of student needs and are mainly concerned with providing assistance in; course selection, timetable management and discipline.
Liaison Teachers
A Liaison Teacher for Boarders assists in the transition of new boarders into school.
A Liaison Teacher assists Māori students in school.
For students entering Year 9 at the start of the year, the Year 9 Dean for that new year liaises with families and their current school.
International Students
The International Director oversees all support for international students in the school.
Guidance Counsellors
What we do:
Help with health issues or personal problems you want to discuss.
Areas of assistance:
Health and medical issues, emotional support, practical advice.
Runanga MĀtua
Areas of assistance:
Exists as a forum to support and encourage the College in its responsibilities to improve the academic achievement of Māori students.
Additional help:
The Runanga Mātua also supports the development of a Māori perspective in every aspect of school life.
Careers Advisor
What we do:
Offer advice, assistance and support for students in planning course options and in setting career goals.
Areas of assistance:
Work placements, mentoring, general planning advice and providing resources.
Special Education Needs
Students with special educational needs are supported through the Learning Support Centre.
It is responsible for the physical and intellectual disabilities of ORS, GSE and ACC funded students.
Houses
What we do:
On enrolment each student joins a ‘House’ for their time at Nelson College for Girls. The Houses are: Dun (green), Matai (red), Maungatapu (blue), Waimea (yellow) and Whangamoa (purple). All boarders belong to Whangamoa.
Areas of assistance:
Students stay with their Houses throughout their education at Nelson College for Girls. Each house has captains who help to build a sense of belonging and camaraderie. There is a strong element of competition between houses at sports and cultural events with students going all out to win for their House!