What Is Pastoral Care?

Pastoral care is an active demonstration of concern for the growth and well-being of every student. It is a commitment to the broader school community in general. It focuses on cultivating an environment and culture that supports the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of every student.

At Kāsiga, Pastoral Care includes proactive elements such as;

Developing skills that build resilience
Promoting a school culture that emphasises respect, teamwork and participation.

And reactive elements like;

Providing comfort in response to hurt
Encouragement in the face of disappointment.

Kāsiga’s Pastoral Care Program is built on these objectives :

Creating a sense of belonging through team building activities, such as working together on service projects
Facilitating Peer Support Programs
Developing skills and knowledge of sharing and caring with due respect to individual needs and differences
Tracking individual student progress
Enabling early intervention in identifying and dealing with specific needs
Identifying and nurturing exceptional abilities and talents
Providing guidance regarding study patterns, peer relations, post-school pathways and opportunities
Providing counselling and comfort for children dealing with anxiety, loss or disappointment
The provision of good role models both at school and at home