Student Wellbeing & Support

CCS offers a range of pastoral support, starting with classroom teachers in the Primary School and Homeroom teachers in the Middle and Senior Schools as the first point of pastoral care. CCS has a specialist pastoral team that offers pastoral support beyond these teachers. CCS is committed to supporting students’ needs both in and out of the classroom. The pastoral team, alongside teachers, endeavours to support students’ wellbeing through fostering relationships and connections without judgment.

Hēpara Tiaki
The Pastoral Care suite, situated in I4, has two counselling rooms, plus meeting rooms and a kitchen. This is a space where the pastoral team can work alongside students, where students can come if they need space during the school day to talk or take time for themselves and where the pastoral team work from.

Director of Pastoral Care
Oversees the pastoral team and space, works alongside SLT, teachers, students and parents to support student wellbeing.

Guidance Counsellors
CCS guidance counsellors provide holistic support based around Te Whare Tapa Whā to primary, middle and senior school students, with an emphasis on emotional and social support. We ensure students feel safe, valued and empowered to navigate challenges. Student engagement is voluntary and confidential. Referrals to the counselling team can be made by students, parents or staff.

Deans
Deans act as an additional layer of pastoral and wellbeing support for students in Middle and Senior Schools. Their role is to support with wellbeing, interpersonal issues and student learning concerns. Referrals to the deans can be made by students, parents or staff.

Schedule an appointment with a Counsellor
Students are invited to use this link as a means to contact our Pastoral Care Team and request an appointment with a Counsellor.