Pastoral Care is a systematic approach to education which seeks to value the young person at every level. It involves a holistic approach creating an environment which enriches the lives of our students and staff.

Members of the Pastoral Care Team

Kevin Duffy Principal

Maura Murray Deputy Principal

Tom Lowry Deputy Principal

Aine Feeley Pastoral Care Co-ordinator

Elizabeth Doherty Career Guidance Counsellor

Yvonne Pendergast Catechist

Sinead Neilan Catechist

Carmel Mc Cormack Chaplain/HSCLO

The Pastoral Care co-ordinator is Ms. Aine Feeley . Ms. Feeley's role is to ensure that the Team work together to ensure that both student and staff pastoral needs are met.

The Pastoral Team

The Pastoral Team will act as a resource within the school. It has a role in supporting all members of the school community. The team will encourage communication among those who are involved in this work.

The following are examples of what the team will be concerned with :

· They will provide and monitor materials that may be helpful in tutor class.

· The team will implement policy on areas such as bullying, pastoral care, drugs and alcohol education etc. These policies will be reviewed on a regular basis.

· The team will review strategies for dealing with students with difficulties. They will work in collaboration with the referral team and HSCLO.

· The team will record recent bereavements and sympathy cards will be sent out to families. The team will also organise an annual memorial mass in November.

· A sub group of the pastoral care team will be the anti-bullying group. They will meet every term and organise awareness days, workshops, poster and creative writing competitions.

· Postcards recognising student achievement will be processed through Pastoral Care

It is a programme which aims to provide a caring supportive school community allowing for the full development of the emerging adult, nurturing talents, fostering self worth and maximising potential.

The Committee works together as a team and identifies and deals with issues as they may arise in relation to student and staff Pastoral Care.

Pastoral Care Policy

Pastoral Care Policy document

Antibullying Committee

The Anti Bullying Committee is a sub committee of the Pastoral Care committee and meets regularly. The aim of this committee is to promote awareness of bullying and to promote where possible a Bully Free environment. The Committee consists of :Pastoral Care co ordinator, Chaplain, Catechist, Guidance Counsellor, Parent rep and two student reps.

As a parent you have first hand knowledge of your child and will be aware of any sudden or unexplained changes in your son/daughters behaviour.

Moate Community School, Church St. Moate, Co. Westmeath (c) 2010