Teacher: Mrs. Thwaites

The school counsellor is a member of the student services team which works to support students, parents, and staff.  The school counsellor's role includes:

• Assist students to develop strategies to cope with social/emotional/behaviour needs
• Work with students in an individual, small group or whole class setting to work on social/emotional strategies
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and support student learning
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement Career Development for students
• Consult and collaborate with student services team to implement programming and supports for students
• Work with parents to support their child's learning through the use of resources as well as school and community programs
• Consult with community agencies to support students and families
• Provide training and student support for the Conflict Managers Program
• Collaborate with student services team to organize Keen Ridge Program (Equine Therapy)​​