At Napier Boys', we prioritise each student's well-being. Our pastoral team provides a safe, supportive environment that fosters resilience, character, and confidence.
A House Dean at Napier Boys’ High School provides the necessary support for all students in that house. Their role is fundamental to student achievement. Communication with students, staff, particularly guidance and senior management, and parents are key aspects. Deans have a genuine working relationship with students in their house.
Key Pastoral Care responsibilities:
- To counsel students who have concerns about school life
- To promote personal excellence and promote appropriate awards or recognition for their students
- To evaluate student referrals from classroom teachers or parents and take remedial or
disciplinary action as required - To monitor attendance in conjunction with the attendance officer
Each year 9 student is placed in a house and tutor class at the beginning of each year. Family connections are considered in the house placement. Tutor classes are vertical, i.e.: there are 18 – 20 boys across all five year levels in each class. Your son will stay with the same tutor and tutor class for his time at Napier Boys' High School
The role of your young man's tutor is to:
- Be the first point of contact for parents or the student regarding school matters
- Be the one staff member who should know your son best
- Monitor your son’s academic progress, guide his goal setting and mentor him where needed
- Monitor your son’s attendance and organisation with regards to homework completion and assignments
- Make referrals to Deans where necessary
The school Guidance Counsellors provide assistance and support for issues either at school or at home. Any student can access the guidance counsellor by leaving a note in the container outside their office door or directly making an appointment. Any staff member or caregiver can also refer students to a Counsellor. Any conversation which takes place with a Counsellor is confidential. Exceptions to this include cases where confidentiality may allow a significantly harmful situation to either arise or continue.
If you have a referral to make please use 06 833 5900, 021 109 4820, [email protected]. The latter 2 contacts can be used any time but responses will be limited by counsellor availability.
Rob Silver
Guidance Counsellor
Whaea Deanna
Guidance Counsellor
Whaea Micaela
Guidance Counsellor
The Public Health Nurse is on site every Tuesday during lunchtime. This is a casual drop in service, students can visit on their own or with a group of friends.
If you would prefer a scheduled time, students or caregivers can book an individual appointment through Student Reception or by emailing Mr. Silver at [email protected].