Student Wellbeing
At Kempsey Adventist School (KAS), we believe that every child is a child of God and needs and deserves individual care. We endeavour to lead our students to know their God, themselves and their place in society. Pastoral care embraces a total caring for each child and influences all teacher/student relationships.
KAS is committed to the wellbeing of our entire school community. We employ two chaplains and a counsellor to cater for the pastoral care needs of KAS students and their families. The chaplains and counsellor are available to all members of our school community by appointment. Protocols apply to students who want to visit a chaplain or counsellor during class time.
We believe our students have an equal right to learn, work and play, while being treated with respect and dignity. We encourage them to appreciate their own worth, and that of others, so that each can develop to his or her potential.
We promote respect and care for the environment, as well as the development of a deepening sense of care for others, especially those who are disadvantaged.
Our emphasis is on positive relationships between school, students, staff and families. This is vital in the interests of the wellbeing of our students.
KAS is intentional in its commitment to Christian education. All aspects of the curriculum are taught from a Christian perspective which provides students with the love and support needed to grow in Christian character. Classes in Religious Studies provide opportunity for each student to further explore who God is, what faith in Jesus Christ is about, and how a Christian worldview provides a framework for ethical thinking and wrestling with life’s issues.
Worship lies at the heart of the school community. Staff members begin their day in staff worship where they commit their day to God pray and as a team. Students are also encouraged to start the day on a spiritual note as teachers lead their Homeroom group in a brief devotional time each morning.