Pastoral care is not solely a responsibility for Homeroom teachers, Heads of House, Dean of Students, Chaplain, or other specialist staff. Effective Pastoral care is built upon a partnership between the College and parents. Parents and guardians are an essential part of the pastoral care network in the College and will be consulted on all important issues concerning their children and where possible should be included in decision-making processes. It is essential there fore that there be open and efficient communications between the College and home. Relations between staff and students are based on trust and a mutual respect for another.
Pastoral care respects the personal rights and confidences of each individual.
Where it is deemed appropriate students will be referred on to those with professional expertise for help and guidance. Pastoral care programs and structures will be reviewed regularly to ensure that they are meeting the needs of students, staff, and community, and that they are responsive to contemporary research findings, understandings and innovations. The House system and Homeroom in particular are the fundamental pastoral structures within the College. It is also recognised however that pastoral care permeates all areas of activity within the College community. Pastoral care embraces the network of relationship within the school community, academic and support staff, students, parents and the wider community.