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Student Support
We are committed to supporting our students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being with a diverse group of educators and professionals to support academic and personal growth.
Our Student Support Model
Branksome’s model ensures students have access to the level and kinds of support they need to thrive.
Learning Strategies
Learning Strategies is an integral part of the academic program, working with students, their families, School Counsellors and teachers to support the academic success of students.
Social Work
Our Social Workers provide Junior and Senior & Middle School students and their families support for positive mental health and well-being.
School Counselling
School Counsellors help students with their social-emotional well-being and course selection, and follow their academic progress throughout the year.
University Counselling
As students enter Grades 11 and 12, our University Counsellors provide them with support for the post-secondary planning and application process.
Health Centre
Our Registered Nurses are dedicated to assisting students with musculoskeletal injuries, chronic conditions. allergies, illnesses and providing social-emotional support.
Diverse Learning
Differentiation is important for helping students find success as learners. Our Learning Strategies department offers a differentiated support model both in and out of the classroom, as well as early literacy and math intervention in the Junior School. We also offer before- and after-school homework support.
Learning Strategies support is an integral part of our academic program. Our goal is to work with students, their families, School Counsellors and teachers to support the academic success of each student.
Students get help learning “how to learn.” Some may have an identified learning need or want help with time management, or they may need support with a specific subject.
In Senior & Middle School, students can attend workshops or lessons to learn executive functioning skills such as planning and prioritizing, study skills and test-taking tips. The Learning Strategies Centres are open for drop-in support for all students. Individualized plans with strategies are shared confidentially with teachers for students with identified learning needs, as are testing accommodations.
Other School Support Systems
In the Senior & Middle School, the Advisor is an adult mentor who supports, guides and assists students to remain accountable to their goals and to the school’s expectations.
This team develops programs that embed the principles of DEI, including curriculum design and delivery, student engagement and education initiatives.
Peer Support is a peer-led, skills-based program that empowers students to support each other, fostering resiliency and well-being.
SEL is central to Branksome's IB curriculum, focusing on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Daily time in both the Junior School and Senior & Middle School to honour intra- and inter-grade community building. Activities include Assembly, Community Circle, building Approaches to Learning and Social-Emotional Learning skills, Advisor, well-being activities or having time to study or rest.
Student Support Team
Our Student Support Team is a diverse group of educators and professionals from around the school who are here to support our students in both their academic and personal growth.
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Maya Contreras Learning Strategies Teacher (Grades 9–10)
