Student Support
See Also: Student Behaviour Management
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR:
Students, who may be experiencing difficulties at home or at school, have access to a qualified guidance counsellor who visits fortnightly. The school‟s visiting school counsellor is employed by the Toowoomba Catholic Education Office. Concerned parents contact the school Principal. A referral letter is completed. Once this is done, the school counsellor will make contact with parents. All appointments are strictly confidential.
Students, who may be experiencing difficulties at home or at school, have access to a qualified guidance counsellor who visits fortnightly. The school‟s visiting school counsellor is employed by the Toowoomba Catholic Education Office. Concerned parents contact the school Principal. A referral letter is completed. Once this is done, the school counsellor will make contact with parents. All appointments are strictly confidential.
LEARNING SUPPORT:
Within the school's staffing schedule is allocation for a part time Learning Support Teacher who provides:
Within the school's staffing schedule is allocation for a part time Learning Support Teacher who provides:
- Direct support of appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and recording of programs for students either individually, in small groups, on a withdrawal basis or in class settings.
- Indirect support offered through consultancy with teachers, school support personnel, parents and other agencies.
- Advice to the Principal with regard to the acquisition, development and provision of suitable resources and programs.
- Collaborative planning and working with teachers to provide implementation support of those students requiring more individualised support or extension.