Mr. Andrew Kavanagh
Guidance Counsellor
Role of the Guidance Department
The Guidance Counsellor has a supportive role in the personal and social development of the students. They are available to offer support and counselling to students at times of transition.In their role as Guidance Counsellor they provides educational and career guidance to all students.In addition, they provide support to parents, teachers, management in assisting the personal and social, education and career development of students.
- They administer psychometric tests, assists students with subject choice and career choice.
- They liaise with the Principal, Deputy Principal, Year Heads, HSLO, Teachers and referral agencies.
- They have weekly meetings with the Student Support Team (SST) to identify students who need specific attention.
- Provides link to the Wellbeing and SPHE departments within the school, helping the students to develop the social, personal and health aspects of their lives.
Initial Contact with students
- Orientation Day for first year students
- To assist students to cope with the transition from primary school to secondary school
- To help students to organise their time and homework
- To help students to develop good study habits and skills
- Provides individual counselling when necessary