The Student Service Department includes pastoral, counselling, career education and health services to help students deal with issues which may affect their learning or their future prospects.  Appointments may be made to work with our staff in a confidential, friendly and safe environment.

The Student Services Department is geared to breaking down barriers to learning and to helping provide a safe, caring school culture.  We are accessible not only to our students but to staff, parents, agencies and the wider school community.  We never close.

Advice on careers, tertiary education courses and the job market for all students, whether senior or junior is available.  It is never too early to talk of your future and students are welcomed with the opportunity to help all set goals for their future.  A wealth of up to date career material is available for students.

We offer Gateway (work experience programme) and the Trade Academies for our senior students.

Personal and group counselling is available.  Students can request a confidential appointment.  While our counsellor works directly with students on psychological, emotional, social or family issues.  Access to an extensive help network off-campus and can liaise with other help agencies throughout the Bay of Plenty.  These agencies include iwi, counselling, mental health or social welfare agencies.