Pastoral Care

At SJS we are committed in encouraging the development of each child as a whole person.  To this end each child has a Form Tutor who meets with the children each day to discuss their social, emotional, physical and academic development. 

Communication between subject teachers and the Form Tutor happens via each child’s Prep Diary into which teachers note down any successes both in the classroom and around school.  During form time at the end of the day, From Tutors have a chance to talk to each child individually about the successes of the day and then can also address any areas of concern.

At SJS we greatly value manners, kindness, thoughtfulness and common sense and reward such behaviours each week with a Service Merit presented in Assembly.  Pre-Prep children learn to adhere to ‘Golden Rules’ and are awarded ‘Golden Leaves’ when successful.  These are on display in the pre-Prep foyer. Children showing exceptional service to our community are awarded book tokens each term.

Service to our community is an important theme and the Year 8 children have the opportunity to apply, by handwritten letter to the Headmaster, for a variety of jobs to serve SJS.  Examples of these jobs would be Peer Support, ICT Technician, Librarian, and Reading Buddy. Once interviewed by a member of staff, any child given a job then form part of the ‘S’ Team and are recognised in Assembly for their achievement. 

New children at SJS are given a ‘Buddy’ who is responsible for helping them settle quickly into the routine.  Buddies sign contracts so that they understand exactly what is expected of them. 

We are proud of all we achieve in terms of our pastoral care for our children, who are both nurtured and learn how to nurture others.