The quality of pastoral care influences the ethos and tone of the whole school. It creates an atmosphere in which the children feel secure, know that they are valued and are encouraged in their learning, growth and social and spiritual development. In the context of St. Anthony’s School pastoral care focuses on the whole student (personal, social, and academic) and it engages all members of the school as providers, actively involved the community in consistent, comprehensive, multi-level activities. The main objectives of St. Anthony’s pastoral programme are:
Creating a sense of belonging through team building activities, such as working together on a particular project.
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.
