Pastoral Care Team
Wednesday, 26th April 2023 at 3:30pm
Introducing our Student Wellbeing & Support / Pastoral Care Team
Wellbeing is an important part of what we do at Green Bay High School. Our aim is to improve a student’s well being, which in turn reduces barriers to a student’s academic progress, and other life goals. Green Bay High School's Pastoral Care team, overseen by Senior Management, is committed to achieving this by working towards a socially healthy and emotionally safe school. If you would like to find out more about the counselling services available at Green Bay High School, please contact any of our Pastoral Team members: CLICK HERE for more information.
Our school's Lead Counsellor is Gabriel De Guzman. The best way to request an appointment is to complete an online Counselling Referral Form. The Counselling team work alongside a team of 24/7 Youth Workers. Melissa Bridle is our 24/7 Team Leader. 24/7 Youth Workers provide further support to students through positive role-modeling, mentoring, and helping our young people navigate healthy choices.
At the face of our Student Reception area is Helen Wigham (ph: 817-8173 ext 205). Our Health Care team works within the Student Reception area, and comprises of Clare Thomas (general first aid) and School Nurses Melissa Povey and Greer Cutfield. Our Health Care team can be contacted via email or phone: 817-8173 ext 234.
Our Attendance Officer is Julie Southey (ph: 817-8173 ext 234). Please contact Julie to report student absences, so that attendance can be marked accurately. Alternatively you can report an absence quickly via the SchoolBridge App. For more information about Student Services, please CLICK HERE.
Learning Support: Sarah Barrett-Hamilton is our SENCO (Special Education Needs Coordinator) who works closely with Learning Support Coordinators, Kim Vaigalu (Learning Support) and Chris Kinsler (Behaviour Support) to support the Pastoral and Academic teams within our school, alongside students, whānau, and teaching staff, to help ensure that individual student’s learning and/or behaviour needs are met. For more information about Learning Support at Green Bay High School, please CLICK HERE.
