Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

In order to support students with their personal development into well-rounded young adults, we have a number of different services available, including:


  • Classroom Teachers support student learning across a range of curriculum areas and encourage good work habits.


  • Academic Coaches provide academic mentoring and guidance throughout the year. They also support with daily administration, such as notices, following up any absences, and general learning guidance.


  • Year Level Deans provide pastoral guidance, and support students with behaviour and developing positive relationships with peers and staff.


  • Our Careers and Vocational Pathways learning area provides advice on further tertiary study opportunities and employment options beyond schooling.

  • Guidance Counsellor is available for any students who require support related to school, or personal issues.


We have a school Nurse who provides students with access to free health care and advice from registered professionals.


Year Level Deans

If you have any questions related to the pastoral care of your teenager, please contact their Year Level Dean. 


Year 9 – Mrs Emma Hillary

ehillary@manawatucollege.school.nz 


Year 10 – Whaea Kara Lummis

klummis@manawatucollege.school.nz 


Year 11 – Ms Natalie Lane

nlane@manawatucollege.school.nz 


Year 12 – Mr Danny Dyer

ddyer@manawatucollege.school.nz 


Year 13 – Mrs Annie Tatana (On Maternity Leave)

atatana@manawatucollege.school.nz


Year 13 – Mr Nathan Webb  & Mrs Anna Berry

nwebb@manawatucollege.school.nz

aberry@manawatucollege.school.nz



Guidance Counsellor

The role of a guidance counsellor is to identify, address and help eliminate any barriers to learning. This may involve, at times, referrals to other agencies to access any additional support needed.


We always endeavour to include parents in our work but it is a professional counselling service, therefore we respect confidentiality unless the student gives consent to include others or there is a serious risk of harm.


Manawatū College has a counsellor who work closely with the pastoral guidance team.