The Pastoral Team includes; the Vice-Principal, Assistant Principal (Student Success), School Counsellors, Learning Support Team and EAL (English as an Additional Language) team.  These teams work together to ensure that all children can access the curriculum and that any support, academic or pastoral, is provided to help all children achieve their potential. 

The Learning Support team supports students within class and through pull-out sessions where specific interventions would be beneficial. All decisions are made in collaboration with parents and we encourage strong home-school connections. It is important to note that the scope of Learning Support within SJI International is limited and it is essential that parents let the Admissions team know of any previous diagnosis during the Admissions process.

The EAL team works with students who would benefit from some additional support with their English language development. Support may be in-class or through pull-out lessons and is a paid-for programme. If your child requires EAL support, this will be discussed with you during the admissions process.

Our School Nurses provide immediate first-aid assistance. They also work with teaching teams to advise them on meeting the medical needs of specific children. The nurse liaises with specialist medical providers, parents and class teachers to assist families in implementing medical plans during the school day.

Our School Counsellors work with teachers, individual children and families to empower them with strategies to support their well-being. They support children with specific social-emotional and behavioural needs. Our counsellors also work with families in times of need or difficulty. All counselling sessions are confidential.    

Through Our Religious and Moral Education (RME) programme, children from Grades 1 to 6 explore aspects of personal growth through religious and moral themes. The RME curriculum is specially tailored to the needs of our international school. It deepens children’s understanding of their being, their relationship with family members and others, and their place in a culturally and religiously diverse world.

A crucial part of pastoral care in the school is keeping our children safe and free from harm. The Vice Principal leads on all matters relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection, including training all staff and extended community who work directly with our children.There is a Staff Safeguarding Committee within the school which proactively addresses our policy, procedures and any safeguarding matters that arise.

Additionally, we have a Student Safeguarding Committee with a representative from  each class from Grades 3-6. The students represent their classes each week to highlight any concerns and consider how we can keep our friends physically, socially and emotionally safe at school.

Students are consistently praised and rewarded for their positive behaviour and for using their virtues within the school. WOW, cards and Merit Certificates are used to praise and reward students. Should a student display inappropriate behaviour, it is managed in a sensitive, restorative manner based on virtues. The school builds positive relationships with parents and works in partnership with families to help manage any issues around behaviour.

Promoting well-being is a core priority for our school and involves our whole community within events, curriculum and day-to-day interactions within our school.