Health Zone

Here at St. Aidan's we care about your health and well being. If something is worrying you it is well known that this can affect other aspects of your life. Talking does help, and below are a number of people you can speak to in school about any concerns you may have. Form Tutors Head of Year Chaplain Medical Room Staff SAMS Mentors Community School Nurse Form Tutors You can speak to your form tutor about any worries including school work, homework and friendship issues. You may speak to them in form period or leave a message for them at Reception.

Head of Year

Your Head of Year is responsible for your welfare whilst you are at school. You may talk with them about any academic, social and family concerns you may have.

Chaplain

Revd. Pete Askew is the Chaplain at St. Aidan's and is in school Wednesday and Thursday mornings. His room is next to the Medical Room. If you wish to talk with him about anything, then you can go to him on those mornings, or at any other time you can ask your Form Tutor, Head of Year or the Medical Room Staff to make an appointment for you.

Medical Room Staff

Mrs Powell and Mrs Platt are both qualified nurses. Their role in school is to look after your medical needs, whether physical or emotional. They are available to deal with any medical emergencies and illnesses whilst you are in school, there are also a number of staff trained to administer first aid when you are off site on school trips.

SALS - St. Aidan's Listeners

These Year 13 students have been trained in listening skills by Relateen in Harrogate. They know what it is like to be a pupil at St. Aidan's, and there won't be many problems, however small, that they won't be familiar with and know where to get help. Please talk to them if you are worried about, for example; homework, school work, friendships, bullying. They have various roles throughout school - some attached to lower school forms.

Mentors

Volunteers from NYBEP (North Yorkshire Business & Education Partnership) will come into school to discuss any concern you may have. These people come from different backgrounds and are different ages and they would be matched to you individually. Mentoring is confidential and appointments are arranged discretely to suit you and the Mentor. If you would like more information or a booklet to read see Mrs Hullah.

Community School Nurse

Helen Constantine is our Community School Nurse, you can talk to her about any health concerns you may have. An appointment with her can be made through the Medical Room staff, Mrs Powell or Mrs Platt.

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