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Purpose Of School Counsellors Guidance counsellors are assigned to all Division Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Counsellors provide the following services: Individual Counselling ( i.e. emotional and behavioural issues) Developmental Guidance Program (i.e. family life) Peer Support Programs Collaborative services with outside agencies Crisis Counselling Conflict resolution Orientation of new students Career Counselling Rainbows (Spectrum) The guidance and counselling program is designed to assist students in all aspects of schooling. The major thrust of guidance and counselling is preventative in nature and primarily concerned with meeting the normal developmental needs of all students. This program includes educational, career, and social –personal guidance and counselling. |