Pastoral Care

The School’s commitment to the growth and development of each student is given practical and concrete expression in its structures of care:

• To help the pupil recognise his/her own capacity and potential
• To accept and find ways to overcome herself/himself; to aspire not to have more but to be herself/himself.
• To find ways of stimulating and helping each pupil according to his/her needs, keeping in mind his/her real situation and family and social background.
• To encourage a sense of responsibility in his/her work and life.
• To promote the social dimension of the educative process in team-work and co-operation.
• To help the pupil take pleasure in his/her work, relationships and formative activities.

St Josephs Secondary School promotes an atmosphere in which the needs of every individual are recognized and the highest standards of concern for others are fostered.

Pastoral care lies at the heart of our Mission and the school recognises its responsibility to the whole person and endeavours to prepare its pupils fully for adult life in all its aspects.

All members of staff share the responsibility for providing pastoral care within the school, and are part of a team ready to support and encourage the students in their welfare and progress.