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Pastoral
Ready, Respectful, Safe and Successful
Our pastoral care underpins all aspects of school and boarding life. We strive to get to know every student and ensure that they are individually valued and supported. At Mary Hare, every adult has a responsibility for our pupils’ welfare and safety. Our Pastoral Team is key in liaising with home and school and provides a vital link, ensuring that school and home can work together to support each child.
Ready, respectful, safe, successful
Ready
Arrive on time to registration, to all lessons and any appointments
Have all the correct equipment you need to support learning.
Take a responsible role in learning and the wider school community.
Wear your school uniform with pride.
Respectful
Treat others with kindness.
Respect and look after the school environment
Show our school values to visitors
Allow others to learn.
Safe
Move calmly around and within school buildings.
Support others and keep yourself safe online.
Follow the instructions of staff at all times.
Be where you are expected to be.
Successful
Give your best in all situations.
Take up opportunities for personal and growth and learning.
Believe that your skills and abilities can grow and change.
Take responsibility for your actions and understand the consequences of them.
Our pastoral care system is led by our Vice Principal for Pastoral Care, working closely with the Director of Care, to ensure the pupils are being supported throughout the school day and beyond. This system has a structure which is based on year groups and a dedicated Head of Year who oversees Form Tutors. In Sixth Form, this is an Assistant Principal supported by the Deputy Head of Year. Within the houses pupils have key workers who liaise with the staff in school who are important to the children.
In addition there is a dedicated Wellbeing Team who work across school and care and a growing Pastoral Support team. Pupils see their form tutors every morning and afternoon. Tutors have access to information about students’ achievements and records and are a first point of contact for parents who have questions about academic progress or effort. Sixth Form students see their tutor once a week in a form period. Whole school assemblies are where we often celebrate pupil achievements and the Principal recognises extra special efforts or achievements with a commendation. Daily assemblies are pupil led and each form group has a responsibility to deliver an assembly to their year group.
House System
Each student and staff member is a member of one of four houses: Mary Hare, Braidwood, Beverley and Arnold. The houses are a powerful and effective way for students to feel part of the school. It supports an extra-curricular programme and creates many opportunities for students to participate in school life as they take part in house competitions and events and develop relationships across all age groups throughout the school.
