Pastoral Care

The role of the Chaplain is to support:

1. Students in their emotional & spiritual wellbeing at College.
2. Parents with concerns about their child regarding:
   • issues at College e.g. bullying/harassment, Behaviour Management, social skills.
   • issues at home e.g. parents separating, family crises, health problems.
   • advice and support.
3. Staff in the pastoral care of students and care of themselves.

Referrals to the Chaplains can come from

• Students
• Parents
• Staff

The process involves:

• Counselling/coaching of life skills e.g. Conflict management, stress management, protective behaviour, anger management, social skills, managing emotions, grieving.
• Possible referrals to outside agencies.
• Management of emergencies and critical Incidents.

This service is confidential except when otherwise determined by the College Leadership Team. Goldfields Baptist College is aware of mandatory reporting requirements.