Counseling and pastoral care in St. Francis Methodist School is focused on developing each student’s potential so that they can give of their best academically in an environment where good character values are instilled in a caring and safe community.

Students are encouraged to approach teachers with issues regarding their subjects taught, or even issues faced in the classroom that they find uncomfortable with. Teachers are also encouraged to be vigilant and observant and to take the initiative to approach students who show any signs of uneasiness or disconnectedness from their academic work or school in general. For personal issues that students may be facing, they can approach the full-time school counselor or the Christian Ministry Staff [CMS] worker attached to the school for consultation with full confidentiality assured to  the student ( a.k.a. client).

COUNSELING FLOW CHART

PASTORAL CARE IN SFMS

Pastoral care in St. Francis Methodist School is based on the You Can Do It! Curriculum, a Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum developed by Michael E Bernard Ph.D, Professor in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.

YOU CAN DO IT! FRAMEWORK

Pastoral Care is carried out in the classes once a week by the form teachers of each class.