Pastoral Care
A good relationship between pupils and staff is of the utmost importance in order to generate and maintain a healthy climate within any school, so that every individual feels valued, respected and cared for at all times.
At the International School of Paphos, both teachers and non-teaching staff are expected and encouraged to ensure the well-being of our children. Our aims are:-
- To create and maintain an atmosphere where pupils feel that they are known well, valued, respected and safe
- To maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, thereby helping all pupils reach their full potential
- To respond in a sympathetic way to the concerns, fears and anxieties of our pupils
We expect our pupils to behave well at all times and to show:-
- Respect for their teachers and adults in general
- Respect for other pupils both within and outside their peer group
- Obedience
- Politeness
- Respect for their own personal property and that of others
- Honesty
- Team spirit
However, we are well aware that our pupils also have expectations of us, both as classroom teachers and as form tutors, some of which are:-
- Consistency in approach to all pupils, both inside and outside the classroom
- Fairness
- Patience
- An understanding and caring response with regards to difficult situations whether these are at home or at school
All our teachers endeavour to meet the above at all times. As a school, we encourage parents to contact us if they have any concerns or worries.
In cases of sensitive issues, we are always ready to work with parents in the following ways:-
- Informal meeting in the first instance
- Exchange of necessary information in a formal meeting in absolute confidentiality with a member of the Management Team
- Discussion of ways to overcome problems
- Help with arranging appointments and attending meetings with Educational Psychologists and other specialists
Supervision begins 10 minutes before the first bell and ends 10 minutes after the last bell. This is extended to include students attending extra-curricular activities. Pupils are not allowed to remain in unsupervised areas of the school premises, unless they have been given permission by a member of staff.