Pastoral Care

St. Colman’s College, Newry

Health & Wellbeing

Our aim is to ensure students feel supported throughout their time at Violet Hill, providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for all.

Safeguarding

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Student Health Assistant

The Student Health Assistant (SHA) is a qualified on-site nurse and has the responsibility for the health and wellbeing of pupils while they are at school. 

The nurse is a member of the pastoral team within the College, regularly meeting with Year heads, Head of Pastoral Care and the Special Educational Coordinator (SENCO).

Counselling

For any student who wishes to speak to the school counsellor, Mrs Nuala Woods (Familyworks), please contact any member of the Safeguarding team, or email wellbeing@stcolmans.org.uk, with the word ’Counselling’ in the subject line.

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Nutrition

Our dining hall has a 5/5 Food Standard Agency rating and offers high-quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch options for our pupils in a relaxed and comfortable space.

With fresh food available each day, we encourage pupils to make good choices during the school day.

Free School Meals provision

Sport

We encourage our pupils to participate in sport and extra-curricular activities to support their complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.

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Health Policies & Protocols

All protocols and policies regarding health issues, medicines and First Aid are updated and reviewed annually.

Any student who requires medical attention during the day will be attended to by our Student Health Assistant and parents/guardians will be notified via text message that evening.

Parents/guardians must inform the school of any pupil’s medical needs / changes to medical needs as soon as possible.

Learning Support

As an additional level of pastoral care, our Learning Support team allows us to empower each pupil to be the best they can be.

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Kindness. Self-Discipline. Knowledge.
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Our office is open 08.30 - 16.30 Monday – Friday
(times may vary outside of term time).