Guidance

Counselling at Avondale

The Guidance Department counsellors provide a confidential service for students from all levels. Students may request appointments, or may be referred by teachers, deans, senior staff or parents.

Our trained counsellors can offer counselling over a wide range of issues, both personal and school related. We strive to identify and remove the emotional and physical issues that create barriers to students’ learning and prevent them from reaching their full potential.

We also encourage students to increase understanding of themselves and their relationships with others, as well as explore and develop healthier and more resourceful ways of living.

The counsellors also refer to and work with agencies in the community as appropriate.

Parents and caregivers are welcome to contact the counsellors for advice relating to any concerns or problems they encounter with their sons and daughters.

The Guidance Department is involved in a number of activities that contribute to students’ wellbeing including the Safe School Leaders Programme which strives to raise senior students’ awareness of bullying and its impact. The programme is designed to develop confidence in students through being positive role models around the College,

Guidance Staff

Maggie Anderson - Ph. 828 7024 Ext. 871 (Director of Guidance) adm@avcol.school.nz

Jin Tai – Ph. 828 7024 Ext 713 tai@avcol.school.nz

Dave McMillan – Ph. 828 7024 Ext 827 mcm@avcol.school.nz

Valenisia Sinisa – Ph. 828 7024  Ext 714 (Monday – Wednesday) sna@avcol.school.nz