Fort Pitt Pastoral System

What is Pastoral Care?

Mission Statement We firmly believe that happy students are successful students and at Fort Pitt Grammar School we do our utmost to create a caring, sympathetic and inspiring environment in which the students can thrive. With a committed pastoral team each student is supported and encouraged to grow socially and academically. They are given opportunities to develop self awareness and self confidence, along with undertaking responsibilities which will equip them for adult life. We aim to broaden the students’ aspirations and remove barriers to their achievement.

P.A.C.E P astoral A chievement C entre E xcellence

Our Aims We aim be a forward-looking community where all students: Achieve their personal best Are nurtured within a safe, happy and supportive environment Grasp opportunities at every stage When needed, provide expert care and support Learn respect for themselves and others and accept their responsibilities as global citizens Are encouraged to develop into confident, well-balanced, intellectually curious young women ready to face the challenges ahead

Meet the Team Miss Nelson Assistant Headteacher Head of Pastoral Care Mrs Camp Additional Education Needs Manager Mrs Brown Key Stage 3 Achievement Co-ordinator TBA Key Stage 4 Achievement Co-ordinator Mrs Benavente Attendance Officer Ms Lewis Head of Somerville House Mrs Webb Head of Ryder House Mr Roche Head of Meaden House Miss Tickner Head of Westwood House

Points of Contact Planner Form Tutor Subject Teacher Achievement Co-Ordinator Head of House Assistant Headteacher

How We Do It Mentors (Peer / SAFE / Princess Diana Ambassador) Links with Outside Agencies / Partners Student Academic Mentors (SAM’s) Comprehensive PSHE Programme Years 7-11 Form Tutors / Vertical Forms A working partnership between home and school