Pastoral House Groups

It has been great to see all students back at school this week and engaging in face-to-face learning again. In talking with students over the past few weeks, most have developed a new appreciation for the social interactions that the school environment brings both in their interactions with other students, but also with their teachers in lessons. I commend all students for their engagement and persistence with their learning from home and thank parents for their support of their children during this time.

In order to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our community, it is important that all students are mindful of the restrictions and guidelines in place at the College. One of the biggest changes we’ve had to adapt to this week is the mixing of year levels, which is currently restricted under government guidelines. This has presented many challenges for us as a community as there have been many friendships formed across year levels due to the sub-groups that exist at the College and our vertical Pastoral Care Groups.

The pastoral care system and wellbeing of students are vital components of a Pacific education so it is important that we continue to support students in this way. Therefore, students have been allocated pastoral groups within their own year and house levels (Pastoral House Groups) so that they can maintain their social interactions with one another and have a teacher who is pastorally there for them throughout the rest of the term. We encourage students and families to be in contact with their PCG, PHG and Heads of House if there are any day to day concerns this term. We thank students and staff for their ongoing flexibility and adaptability.