"Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don't matter and
those who matter don't mind."
Dr.Seuss
The Guidance Counsellor Role in Erickson Elementary has been increased to a 1/2 Time Position this year. Generally, the Guidance Counsellor is scheduled to be at the school on Days 2, 3 & 5. These days may vary depending upon meetings or professional development that may conflict with these days.
Monthly School-Wide Events will be happening on the following dates...
Sept. 30th - Monthly virtue is "Respect" - Review how respect fits into our 4 Restitution needs
Oct. 27th - Monthly virtue is "Friendliness"- Hello Train & What we stand for statements
Nov. 25th - Monthly virtue is "Helpfulness" - What do we stand for??
(Students chose RESPECT / ACCEPTANCE / LEADERSHIP)
Dec. - Virtue is "Caring" No school-wide activity due to Christmas concert and busy month!!
Jan. 20th - Monthly virtue is "Tolerance" - Work on creating a logo
Feb. 25th - Monthly virtue is "Consideration" - Jump Rope for Heart Activities & I Love to Read Month
Mar. 16th - Monthly virtue is "
Apr. 19th - Monthly virtue is "
May 25th - Monthly virtue is "
June 18th - Monthly virtue is "
"KIDS CAN SHOP" - Dec. 15th at ECI!!!
"Jump Rope for Heart" - Feb. 17th, 2010
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Awareness Weeks:
Through our school newsletter and on my website, I will be trying to keep you up to date on some of the provincial and national awareness weeks that happen throughout the year. There will not always be time to celebrate or participate in activities related to these awareness dates, but I thought I would try to raise some awareness by acknowledging them and providing you with links, should you wish to learn more or explore them further!
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For a list of presentations that will be offered in each classroom throughout the year, click the following link.
The primary goal of School Guidance and Counselling services is to enhance and promote student learning.
These services are designed to provide supports and resources to students at all grade levels, to their families and to educators. They are intended to facilitate the educational, personal, social, emotional and career development of students in schools and in the community.
 • There are Four Service Areas to the Guidance Program:1.) Counselling - may include individual, small group, crisis, career and/or peer helping programs.
2.) Prevention - may include programs designed to enhance school climate, provide mediation services, conflict resolution
3.) Guidance Education - classroom based instruction to promote personal/social development and teach skills to help students solve problems
4.) Coordination- working with students, parents, teachers and outside agencies to support, consult, advocate, refer and/or plan for appropriate services.
• Confidentiality:
Guidance Counsellors in RRSD follow the “Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour” from the Manitoba School Counsellors’ Associaltion & the “Guidelines for Guidance Services” from Manitoba Education, Training and Youth and RRSD policy
• Referral to the School Counsellor: Referral
-Self-referral by student
-Teacher, Administrator, or staff referral
-Parent referral
-Counsellor observation
-Outside agency referral
How Can a School Counsellor Help?
• What does a School Counsellor Do?
School Counsellors provide a wide-range of services, based on individual student and school needs, interests and grade levels. Services may include, but are not limited to:
-Mental, emotional, social, developmental and behavioural services to students & families.
-Teaching classroom guidance lessons to all students
-Counselling students individually and/or in groups
-Assisting students in crisis situations
-Helping to identify individual student needs.
-Referring students and /or parents to services and agencies outside the school.
-Collaborating and coordinating with outside referral agencies.
-Participating in Team Meetings and School Planning.
-Linking students with school & community resources.
-Academic guidance & support services, including organizational, study and test-taking skills, advising students on individual, school, college and career plans.
-Coordinating with colleges and universities to provide information to students.
-School crisis intervention & response services.
• Your School Counsellor may be able to help you if you have concerns about….
Alchohol / Drugs |
Anger |
Anxiey / Panic |
Abuse |
Bullying |
Threats |
Depression |
Suicide |
Dating |
Self-Confidence |
Self-Esteem |
Family Relations |
Friends |
Intimate Relationships |
Loss /Grief |
Peer Pressure |
Personal Crisis |
Personal Health |
Sexuality |
Problem-solving |
Pregnancy |
Eating disorders |
Body image |
Resolving conflicts |
Homework / Schoolwork/ |
Studying /Tutoring |
Career choices |
Finding a job |
Teachers and/or other adults |
Course selection |
Apprenticeship programs |
Money management |
Bursaries/scholarships/student loans |
Volunteering |
Universities, Colleges available |
Prerequisites for Post-secondary education |
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Addictions Foundation |
1-204-729-3838 |
Health Links |
1-888-315-9257 |
Kid’s Help Phone |
1-800-668-6868 |
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YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter Crisis Line |
1-877-977-0007 |
Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) |
1-204-727-0417 |
Learning Disabilities Association |
1-204-727-4669 |
Legal Aid |
1-800-8767326 |
Victim Services & Women’s Advocacy |
1-204-726-6515 |
Crisis Pregnancy Centre |
1-204-727-6161 |
Children’s Advocate Office |
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AIDS / STI Information Line |
1-800-782-2437 |
Suicide & Crisis Line |
1-888-322-3019 |
Sexual Assault Line |
1-888-292-7565 |
Child & Adolescent Treatment Centre |
1-204-727-3445 |
Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre |
1-204-726-6280 |
Brandon Child & Family Services |
1-800-483-8980 |
West Region Child & Family Services |
1-204-636-6100 |
D.O.Child & Family Services |
1-204-729-3650 |
Farm & Rural Stress Line |
1-866-367-3276 |
Web-site Links:
www.nedic.ca -NEDIC – which has useful ideas for us all / for families / for educators / for administrators / info on Eating Disorder Awareness Week / info on International No diet Day
Eating Disorders/Body image -Internet Resource Websites
These sites are for your information only and may contain information that is not in keeping with the message that we are trying to send to our communities and children. Please review each web site before recommending it to anyone else to ensure that the information is suitable.
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