At Takapuna Grammar School we understand the complexities of life as a teenager. The students
benefit from our ‘wraparound’ approach to their wide range of well being needs. This
support may be in the areas of social pressures, mental and emotional stresses, barriers to
learning, health issues, resolving conflict and family crisis. We have a dedicated team of
pastoral care professionals working together to help our students navigate their way into
adulthood.
The Student Services department includes - Deputy Principal, 2 x Deans at each year level,
Student Services Manager, Specialised Counsellors, Hauora Co-ordinator, Registered Nurse,
Physiotherapist (Physio in Schools) and Attendance Officer.
For a full contact list of the Deans, click here
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Report an Absence
Our preference is for parents/caregivers to now use the Report an Absence link to explain student
absences.
Absences should be submitted by 8.30am.
Absences can still be submitted via email (absences@tgs.school.nz) but we do encourage parents
to use the link above instead as this email address will no longer be monitored every day.
Health Centre
The Health Centre, located in the Student Services, is open between the hours 9.00am and 3.00pm
Monday to Friday.
P: + 64 9 489 4167 ext 9297
E: nurse@tgs.school.nz
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Staff
It is staffed by an experienced Registered Nurse who delivers a
professional, high quality and confidential service.
Aim
Our aim at Takapuna Grammar school is to provide a healthy and safe
environment to support student learning in a holistic, respectful and confidential manner.
Services
The health centre provides emergency care and first aid when
necessary. We work closely with other members of the student services department including
counsellors, physiotherapist, international and special education services. We also have a close
relationship with Medplus on Hauraki corner.
The health centre can provide specific support in relation to health needs such as medication or
monitoring of a health condition. Please contact us here at any time – see details above.
Any student with anaphylaxis, diabetes or severe asthma should provide an action plan and photo
to the health centre completed by their doctor.
Illness and going home from school
If a student needs to leave school due
to illness, students are required to present to the health centre where we will contact parents or
guardians to obtain their permission as this is a legal requirement.
Physiotherapy
Students may make onsite appointments in the dedicated physio room located in Student Services,
or by email:
bobby.dosanjh@physioinschools.co.nz
Hours available onsite are;
Monday 9.30am - 2.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 2.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm
'Physio in Schools'
Guidance Department
The Guidance Department at TGS offers a private and confidential service for all students.
Students self-refer, or may be referred by teachers, deans, senior management, or parents, but the
choice of whether or not to engage in counselling lies with the student themselves.
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The qualified counsellors are members of the New Zealand Association of
Counsellors (NZAC) and offer counselling over a wide range of issues. Their role is to ensure that
students feel supported at school, and they do this by providing a safe and confidential
environment where students can discuss the difficulties that they are experiencing at school, or
issues that may be happening outside of school.
At times a counsellor may suggest a referral to an outside agency such as Marinoto Adolescent
Mental Health services or CADS Youth Altered High (Community Alcohol and Drug Services). Parents
are welcome to contact the counsellors for information about these or other agencies.
Head of Guidance: Johan Kirstein, available Monday to Friday
j.kirstein@tgs.school.nz
(09) 489 4167 ext
9616
Counsellor: Emma Eaglen, available Monday to Friday
e.eaglen@tgs.school.nz
(09) 489 4167 ext 9260
Student Peer Teams
The Peer Teams are six groups of Year 12 and 13 students that are committed to creating positive
change at Takapuna Grammar and throughout the wider community.
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Peer Drug and Alcohol Team (PDAT)
TIC - Andrew van Stipriaan
The
Peer Drug and Alcohol Team (PDAT) focuses on enforcing responsible behaviours and attitudes
towards drugs and alcohol. The team visits Years 9 and 10 Health classes to give presentations
about responsible drinking and to raise awareness about the negative implications of drug and
alcohol abuse.
Peer Resilience and Protection Team (RAPT)
TIC - Rachel McDowell
The
Peer Resilience and Protection Team (RAPT) educates our pupils about anti-bullying and raising
mental health awareness. The team has created an anti-bullying kit that they use to teach Year 9
students, as part of the health curriculum. Year 9's learn about actions they can take to support
a peer being bullied or cyberbullied. The main Health Promotion they are responsible for is Pink
Shirt Day.
Peer Service Team (PST)
TIC - Emma Eaglen
The Peer Service Team
(PST) has the main vision of providing service to others in the school and wider community. The
team have been responsible for a range of various collections for communities in need such as,
clothing for the far north, stationary for Papa New Guinea and the collection of unwanted mobile
phones for recycling.
Gender, Relationships and Sexuality Support
TIC - Grace Shelly, Juliet
Cryns
The Gender, relationship and sexuality and support team (GRASS) has the role of
raising awareness of issues around acceptance of sexuality in all its forms and expressions.
Another is to provide pupils with support and information about sexuality, body image and
relationships. Some of their promotions have included working with year 10 health classes and
Pride week.
Student Pedagogy Team (SPT)
TIC - Mary Pottinger
The Student
Pedagogy team is an exciting new team for 2020. The team will provide a bridge between students
and teachers to enhance their learning. They hope to expand on the Professional Learning that
staff engage in on Wednesday mornings and investigate ways in sharing that with the students.
Student Wellbeing Team (SWT)
TIC - Johan Kirstein
The Student
Wellbeing Team helps to raise awareness around well being issues that particularly impact
teenagers. Their main health promotion has been Mental Health Awareness week where they are
responsible for running various activities around the school.
Hauora Co-ordinator
TIC - Steve Heard
TGS has a deep desire for school to be a great place to be for both staff and
students. Even though well-being at TGS is shared and underpins our values, the Hauora
Co-ordinator role is to help foster and co-ordinate the culture of well-being.
P: 09 489 4167 ext 9231
E: s.heard@tgs.school.nz
