1. The Guidance Service Introduction to the Role of the Guidance Counsellor for First Year Students and Parents J. Meehan 2014

2. The Guidance Service The aim of the Guidance Service, in keeping with the school ethos, is to assist and challenge each pupil to become aware of, and reach their fullest potential in each facet of their development.

3. 3 Strands of Guidance Guidance helps you with learning (at school- educational) Guidance helps you with your life (personal) Guidance helps you with your career Personal, Career & Vocational

4. The Guidance Counsellor: Acts as a support for students in their decision-making pertaining to education, career and personal development. Advise students with regard to Junior and Senior Cycle Subject Choices Assess students- Incoming First Year Students and Transition Year Students Advise students pertaining to Further Education- Third Level Options Advise students regarding Effective Study Skills Organise Career and College Talks and Guidance Activities for Senior Students Prepare Students for Work Experience Prepare Students for Transition from Second to Third Level Education

5. Guidance Counselling: Counselling offers students personal help on a wide range of issues: A chance to talk to someone in private The G.C. will listen and provide emotional support The G.C. will help the young people make their own decisions and solve their problems.

6. Counselling One-to-one counselling is available: Self-referred and Referral Year Head Deputy Principal Principal

7. Confidentiality in Counselling The Counsellor will not tell others what the student has shared in a counselling session. However, there are limits to confidentiality. Exceptions The student gives permission In case of danger to life or limb Where the law or ethics requires it In anonymous consultation with others