Student Support

At Henderson High School we provide a comprehensive guidance service to meet the various personal, academic and career issues that may concern students and their families.  Coming to a new school can be quite daunting.  Our network is set up to provide the help and support needed by students and parents.

Form Teacher

The first link in our guidance network is the Form Teacher.  All students are assigned to a form class and their form teacher is the first point of reference.  This teacher has special responsibility for the welfare and progress of the students in his/her class.  Routine notes about absence, health matters, etc. should be addressed to the Form Teacher.

Deans

Deans are assigned to each level.  They allocate students to forms, confirm courses of study, counsel students and deal with discipline.

Guidance Counsellor

The Guidance Counsellor may be contacted directly by students and caregivers on any matter – academic, career or personal.  All Guidance Counsellors are bound by a code of confidentiality.

Careers Advisor

Students at any level may gain careers directions from the Careers Advisor.

Health Nurses / Visiting Doctor

There is a Health Nurse on duty each day and students may make appointments to see them or the doctor.  This service is free to the student.

Peer Support

The Peer Support programme is based on the principle that people absorb information values and guidance from trusted others.  Year 13 students are trained to act as group leaders to small groups of Year 9 students.  Through this programme the senior students gain opportunities for self-development.  Year 9 students gain a supportive environment in which to develop their individuality.