{"id":308,"date":"2026-04-30T07:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/?page_id=308"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:00:30","slug":"support-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/pastoral\/support-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Support\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ce9d53;\">Systems<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The Counselling Department has access to a network of professionals in social and psychological services for learners, in consultation with their parents, to be referred to when needed. This sometimes involves a programme of intervention, to support the learner in managing school life.<\/p>\n<p>Our school psychologist, Ms Nyback, is available during the week for one-on-one appointments. Bookings can be made through Tracy Starke. Our school psychologist, regularly hosts parental group discussions on pressing matters relating to the development of our young men. Meetings are held quarterly and are advertised under the banner: \u2018Coffee morning discussions\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Born out of the Bosch 125 vision is the proposed building of a \u2018Bosch Wellness Centre\u2019 \u2013 a dedicated office space, housing a range of professional educational service providers to serve the needs of our boys and staff. This centre would enhance our pastoral support system and be a valuable addition to the school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module closable-accordion\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">\u2018Significant Adult\u2019 Mentoring Programme<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>It is a reality of teenage life that some boys engage in destructive behaviour. The \u2018significant adult\u2019 mentorship programme assists boys with habitual behavioural issues to be more aware of the self-defeating nature of these destructive patterns. A mentor teacher holds regular meetings with the boy concerned to set goals and provide general guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">\u2018Significant Adult\u2019 Mentoring Programme<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>It is a reality of teenage life that some boys engage in destructive behaviour. The \u2018significant adult\u2019 mentorship programme assists boys with habitual behavioural issues to be more aware of the self-defeating nature of these destructive patterns. A mentor teacher holds regular meetings with the boy concerned to set goals and provide general guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Peer Mentoring Program<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>We introduced a Peer Mentorship programme in 2018 to service the needs of all of our Grade 8 learners. A carefully selected group of Grade 12 mentors undergo training to assist the junior boys throughout the year. Each \u2018big brother\u2019 looks after, on average, three Grade 8s. These groups meet regularly and the mentors share information on conflict resolution\/management, civil engagement and participative management skills.<\/p>\n<p>The Gr 8s benefit immensely and have a sounding board in the Grade 12 group, which bridges the divide between juniors and seniors. Though the relationship is symbiotic as the senior boys take their mentorship role seriously and we commend the caring attitude they show towards the junior boys.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_1 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module closable-accordion\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Mental Health<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>The prime focus of the Mental Health group is to create awareness around men\u2019s health issues, including anxiety and depression. The group participates in events highlighting different concerns to educate and encourage our boys to get involved in a variety of topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Mental Health<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>The prime focus of the Mental Health group is to create awareness around men\u2019s health issues, including anxiety and depression. The group participates in events highlighting different concerns to educate and encourage our boys to get involved in a variety of topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Pride Society<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>The Pride Society consists of boys who identify with the LBGTQI+ community and their supporters. They interact with other schools, hosting discussion groups and events to support and educate our boys in a variety of topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":290,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-308","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Support Systems - Rondebosch Boys&#039; High School<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/pastoral\/support-systems\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Support Systems - Rondebosch Boys&#039; 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