Student Well-being

Student Well-being 

The well-being of our students is of paramount importance. We have various initiatives and programmes to ensure your child receives the finest care and support.  

In Year 7, students have form teachers as their tutors, while pastoral care for Years 8-13 centers around our tutor groups, each averaging 154 students. From Year 9, tutor groups align with the student's House and meet every morning for roll call and notices. Weekly extended tutor time activities, which incorporate and precede lunch three days a week, provide students with opportunities for connection and enrichment. 

Where possible, students maintain the same tutor from Year 9 to Year 13, ensuring a lasting connection and consistent guidance over five years. This approach reinforces the importance of a 'significant adult' in each student's college life. 

Students engage in activities like guest speaker sessions, discussions on relevant issues, and academic progress assessments during these half-hour slots. The 'Navigate' programme enhances student well-being and character development, building resilience and positive life management skills. Students also discuss their academic journey, co-curricular and service activities, time management, and other well-being matters. Our Student Futures experts help students navigate their life beyond Saint Kentigern. 

We value the constant of relationships, of connections, and of the support that creates. Every teacher at the College is a tutor, maintaining solid relationships with their tutor group and parents. These connections can be sustained through various communication channels such as email, text, phone, and face-to-face interactions. 

At College, we create families within families, with the smallest family being the tutor group. Each tutor group belongs to one of our six houses, with two adult Heads of House who are passionate about pastoral care. Chapel services are held weekly in house groups, and family house services are conducted once a term on Sunday evenings. 

Pastoral Care 

The Pastoral Care team consists of the Middle and Senior College Deputy Principals, Heads of House, Head of International Students, Guidance Counsellors, the Chaplaincy team, Nurse, Head of Student Futures (Careers), Head of Student Academic Development Maori and Pasifika Director, and Director of Boarding. 

Guidance Department 

We understand that well-being and learning are linked. Our Guidance team supports students' journey towards improved achievement and greater life satisfaction. Comprised of experts like the Head of Guidance, counselling psychologists, and clinical psychologists, are available to students during school hours. When necessary, we also adopt a family approach and involve parents.