PA S T O R A L C A R E
If a pupil prefers he/she may feel more comfortable talking to somebody else about their problem, they can talk to any member of staff e.g. a member of the pastoral team, their subject teachers, a librarian, or their Head of House:
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A School Counsellor is available through the Medical Centre; a confidential service for pupils needing a totally independent listener to help them best use the people and resources available to cope with the changes in their lives.
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any of our Sixth Formers are trained as ACHE M Counsellors (Advice, Care, Help, Empathy). There are notices around school for how, when and where to meet them. These Sixth Formers also act as positive role models and many are peer mentors, happy to talk to pupils and accompany them to speak to an appropriate member of staff, if it helps.
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The Deputy Head (Pastoral) is on hand to see any students who wish to discuss issues from cyberbullying to advice on friendships. The Deputy Head Pastoral works with the Heads of Year and Heads of Boarding Houses to support all the pupils. The views from pupils are heard through the student council.
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edical Staff. Not only are the nurses available M to provide advice on areas of medical and physical wellbeing, they are a “listening ear” to children who are unsure to whom they should be speaking. The Medical Centre itself can also be a safe haven for pupils who need time out, peace and quiet.
The Deputy Head (Pastoral) is also the Safeguarding Lead for the school, supporting anyone who is at risk of harm.
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he Chaplain is available to talk to pupils and/ T or parents. She regularly meets with individuals and small groups of pupils who find themselves in a similar personal situation, giving support to each other through a difficult time. Rev Byrne is a pivotal member of our pastoral team and, as a regular visitor to the boarding houses, she has an excellent rapport with all pupils. The Chapel is a haven of peace and tranquillity where any pupils and/or parents can visit to pray or simply sit in silent contemplation.
The role of the Form Tutor is not just one of reacting to problems that arise during the course of the year. They will also be proactively encouraging their tutees to involve themselves in the co-curricular life of the school. In the case of busier pupils who may have multiple commitments across departments, they will also help to monitor their academic study and any pressures and conflicting commitments. Truro School is a place characterised by constructive and trusting relationships, a place where talented and dedicated teachers accompany pupils as individuals on this leg of their journey assisted, by a supportive community.
Chaplain and Assemblies The Chaplain, Rev Helen Byrne, (pictured) is always available to pupils and students. Her office is in the main building opposite the computer rooms. All year groups have weekly chapel services. Every week there is also a whole school assembly or competition house meeting.
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