주니어 학교에서의 사목적 돌봄

수업 교사: 

학급 담임교사는 학생 및 가족들과 돈독한 관계를 구축하는 학급 관리 시스템의 핵심입니다. 담임 선생님은 개인별 맞춤 지도를 제공하고, 건강과 진도를 모니터링하며, 학업 및 정서적 지원을 위한 첫 번째 연락 창구 역할을 합니다. 이러한 긴밀한 관계를 통해 각 어린이는 매일 서로를 알고 돌보고 있다는 느낌을 받을 수 있습니다. 

전문가 지원: 

추가적으로 필요한 경우 학생들은 다양한 전문 서비스를 이용할 수 있습니다: 

• 정서 지도 상담사: 학생들이 불안, 우정, 자신감 등의 문제를 해결하고 회복탄력성과 정서적 웰빙을 증진할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 
• 학습 지원 전문가: 학생들을 학업적으로 지원하기 위한 맞춤형 전략을 제공하여 모든 어린이가 커리큘럼에 완전히 참여할 수 있도록 합니다. 
• Health Centre: 의료적 필요에 대한 즉각적인 치료를 제공하고 학교 전체의 건강과 웰빙을 증진합니다. 

우리의 목회적 돌봄은 중학교 교장이 이끌고 초등학교와 중학교 교장들의 지원을 받습니다. 이들은 학급 교사, 전문 직원 및 가족들과 협력하여 필요할 때 맞춤형 지원을 제공함으로써 복지에 대한 일관된 접근 방식을 보장합니다. 

리더십 팀은 모든 학생의 복지에 분명한 초점을 유지함으로써 학생들이 안전하고 자신감을 갖고 도전을 받아들일 준비가 되어 있다고 느낄 수 있는 환경을 조성합니다. 

PSE 커리큘럼은 학생들이 학업과 사회 세계를 탐색하는 데 필요한 필수적인 생활 기술을 갖추도록 하는 교육적 접근의 초석입니다. 흥미롭고 연령에 맞는 수업을 통해 학생들은 웰빙, 관계, 개인적 책임에 대해 배웁니다. 이 커리큘럼은 정서적 성장을 지원하고, 회복력을 키우며, 공감을 장려하여 학생들이 학교 안팎의 복잡한 삶에 대비할 수 있도록 준비시킵니다. 

NLCS(싱가포르) 주니어 스쿨에서 목회적 돌봄은 단순한 지원이 아닌 역량 강화에 관한 것입니다. 강력한 관계를 형성하고, 맞춤형 지도를 제공하며, 웰빙을 육성함으로써 모든 어린이가 자신감과 보살핌을 받고 최선을 다할 수 있다고 느끼도록 합니다.

We provide a balanced, nurturing environment where academic ambition meets personalised pastoral support. Our teachers guide and support students daily, the positive relationships formed ensure that teachers know the children in their care and can provide individualised support if and when needed.

The school prioritises pastoral care to ensure the children have a clear understanding of our expectations. The First School Special Words and the Lower School Spirit act as our guide to reinforcing these expectations as well as encouraging children to make choices that represent the ‘best version of themselves'.

All the adults who interact with the children on a regular basis are responsible for the pastoral care of the students. We have a restorative approach to pastoral care and understand that positive relationships are the foundation to a strong pastoral approach at school. We work with children to ensure they are empowered to act accordingly and recognise that mistakes are part of a child’s development.

The PSE curriculum introduces and develops children’s understanding of these values and class teachers deliver PSE lessons each week. The First School Special Words and the Lower School Spirit both embody the desirable characteristics that these two phase identities strive to embed in the young people. Children are encouraged to take risks, reflect and celebrate each other’s achievements within a caring environment, so that they become ‘the best versions of themselves’.

Each Junior School class at NLCS (Singapore) is intentionally small to ensure personalised learning.

Pre-KG: Up to 20 students, supported by a teacher, a teaching assistant, and an assistant teacher.

KG2 & Grade 1: Up to 20 students, led by a teacher and an assistant teacher.

Grades 2–5: Up to 24 students, with a teacher and a teaching assistant, with the Grades 4 and 5 teaching assistants supporting two classes.

Students spend time outdoors daily for play, PEH and structured exploration. Morning and lunchtime breaks total around 45 minutes, with additional outdoor learning integrated into early years and science topics when relevant to the learning.

There are times when some children require a more individualised approach. On these occasions, members of our Individual Needs team (including the School Counsellor) will support a child.

Teachers closely observe each student’s emotional and academic progress, referring to the pastoral and learning-support teams when additional guidance or intervention is needed.

Yes. Selected students may receive extended English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, following an individual assessment. This tailored programme strengthens language skills and confidence for students new to English-medium learning.

There are 2 programmes to support our English Language Learners such as our EAL support and Extended EAL programme. EAL support is provided by the EAL team who work with children in small groups or individually. Sometimes this support takes place in the child’s classroom and sometimes the child might work 1:1 in an EAL classroom. There is no additional charge for this support.

Extended EAL is delivered both in the school day and after school. Support in the school day is delivered in a similar way to EAL support. However, children on the Extended EAL programme are expected to attend additional classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3.15pm-4.15pm. There is an additional charge for this provision.

We are responsive to any unkind behaviour from children. We work with children and parents to ensure that we focus on repairing relationships and addressing any harm caused. Our approach is restorative, recognising that children may make inappropriate choices, and using these moments as valuable learning opportunities. All reports of bullying are thoroughly investigated and if a child is found to have engaged in bullying behaviours, appropriate consequences are discussed and implemented.

New students are warmly welcomed by their class teacher, who assigns the new student a buddy. Children who join our school at the start of the school year have an opportunity to meet their class teacher prior to the start of term. Our PSE programme teaches the children the importance of friendship, belonging and community.

Parents are active partners in pastoral care. Teachers work with parents to ensure children are supported at school. Various events during the year highlight the importance of this partnership. These events include: Settling In meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Workshops and Celebrations of Learning.

Transitions between year groups are well planned, to ensure the children cope with changes with resilience and positivity. All returning children meet their new class teacher at the end of the School Year. There is a Transition Programme for the children moving from the First School to the Lower School. This programme introduces the children to the additional specialist subjects and the Lower School learning spaces.

There is a well planned Transition Programme for the children moving from the First School to the Lower School. This programme introduces the children to the additional specialist subjects and the Lower School learning spaces.

The Pastoral leaders in the Lower School work closely with the Middle School Pastoral leads to ensure a smooth transition from the Junior School to the Senior School. Students are involved in transition events and in Term 3 attend lessons in the Senior School during the Grade 5 Transition Week.