Care Structures
Danebank prides itself on the pastoral care network it has established. Staff members are highly experienced and are committed to positively nurturing our students, to uphold and develop the unique personal strengths of each girl. Staff members know the girls well and they liaise with one another and with parents on behalf of students.
Care Network
Class teachers in the Junior School and Form Patrons in the Secondary School have in-depth knowledge of their students’ needs and undertake the special care of their Year groups. They liaise with staff and parents to ensure that the needs of their year group are understood and promoted.
Where necessary they refer to the expertise of specialists such as:
- The School Chaplain
- Two School Counsellors
- The Careers Counsellor
Programmes
Other elements of individual care are provided by:
- Pastoral Care time is provided for secondary students. Small groups of students meet twice a week in Bond Groups to discuss important issues and offer each other support.
- Year 6 students work on K team as special buddies to Kindergarten students.
- Year 11 Peer support leaders assist Year 7 to settle into High School.
- Year 11 students act as Bond Leaders to Years 8 and 9.
- Year 12 students are offered additional assistance when they focus on study skills, stress management and other issues.
- Positive reinforcement of responsible behaviour and outstanding achievement through Merit Card, Honour Badges, and House Point systems.
- Role modelling. Students hear about people in the wider community who exemplify fine personal attributes.
