Pastoral Care

Deans play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, engagement and success of students at Newlands College. They work closely with students, whānau, and staff to provide guidance and respond to a wide range of pastoral needs. 

The day-to-day aspects of the Dean’s role include: 

• Monitoring student attendance and following up on concerns
• Building relationships with students and maintaining regular contact with whānau
• Investigating issues, identifying underlying causes, and working towards positive solutions
• Managing student behaviour and supporting restorative approaches where appropriate
• Referring students to other members of the Guidance Network when additional support is needed
• Supporting students with course selection, subject changes, and academic progress
• Supporting enrolment, orientation, and transition processes for new students
• Coordinating year-level assemblies and activities
• Monitoring academic progress and contributing to reporting processes