Guidance services

GUIDANCE SERVICES IN ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & TRETIARY LEVEL
The school is expected to provide more than just teaching and instruction. A school programme includes all those activities other than instructional which are carried out to render assistance to pupils in their educational, vocational, personal development and adjustment.

GUIDANCE SERVICES IN ELEMENTARY
The elementary school counsellor serves the needs of all elementary students, to help them develop, academically, socially and emotionally. The school counsellor’s role is constantly changing, reflecting the needs of the many people in our school community; children, parents, teachers, and administrators. A variety of services are provided:
Guidance Lessons
The elementary guidance curriculum is child-centred and developmental - considers the characteristics and needs of each age and grade level. The curriculum encourages students to:
- develop positive self-image
- become more aware of the relationships between themselves and others
- recognize their own needs and goals
Individual Counselling Services
Elementary school counsellors meet individually with students to provide support for school-related issues. The counselling strategies vary with each student’s needs and are provided on a short-term basis as determined by the school counsellor. Students can refer themselves to the counsellor or can be referred by parents, teachers, or other school staff.
Group Counselling Services
Elementary school counsellors meet with small groups of students on various topics. Topics are determined by the children’s needs and interests.
Consultation
School counsellors, parents, and teachers work together to support children.
Elementary school counsellors work with parents:
- to exchange and gather information
- to provide recommendations; and
- to discuss parenting concerns

Elementary school counsellors work with teachers, administrators, and other staff:
- to provide information,