Counselling

Guidance Lord Nelson School has a Developmental School Guidance Counselling Program. The purpose of this program is to enhance student learning by developing social and academic skills. It is implemented in the following ways; individual counselling, small group counselling, classroom guidance and support of school wide initiatives. 

Recess Helpers is part of a school wide initiative that promotes organized play at recess for Grades 1-3 students. Grade 6 students are trained to be leaders on the playground during recess and engage our primary students in active and positive play. 

These are some of the great things happening at Lord Nelson School!   

How to Make an Appointment with the School Counsellor
If you feel your child would benefit from counselling or if you would like assistance regarding a parenting issue, please feel free to give me a call or drop by to set up an appointment to discuss the issues. 

Lord Nelson students are also aware that they may make a self-referral if they would like help with any issues they are unable to work through on their own. Administrators and teachers may also ask the counsellor to meet with a specific child who they feel might benefit from the experience. 

Individual and/or group counselling is provided for any student who requires support and guidance. The counsellor also provides referrals to school and community agencies when home and school agree that it is necessary.  If you would like to meet with me or with your child, please call the school at (204) 586-9625.

Rules and Expectations
It might surprise you to find out although children sometimes fight against rules they actually need and want clear limits or boundaries.  It is important to make rules clear and specific so the child understands them.  This will reduce conflict.

Setting Family Rules:

• Keep them simple and easy to understand.
• Keep number of rules low.
• Repeat the rules often.
• Establish consequences for broken rules.
• Have “Do” rules as well as “Don’t” rules.
• Modify the rules as kids mature.

Some Examples of Family Rules:

• Treat everyone with respect.
• Listen to each other.
• No name calling or put downs.
• No hitting or other physical aggression.
• Everyone puts away their own personal property.

Questions to Ask Yourself:

• Is what I am asking my child to do is reasonable?
• Is it something my child can do by him/her self or will they need help?
• Is my expectation clearly stated?
• Have I listened to my child and allowed them to voice their opinion? 

Summarized from “Keeping Peace At Home”

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