St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballina

Guidance Counselling

Guidance Counselling

Counselling is a key part of the guidance programme, offered on both an individual and group basis, in order to assist students to make choices about their lives and to provide support at times of personal crisis. The Guidance Counselling Department provide Personal, Social, Educational and Career Guidance Counselling.

Personal and Social Guidance Counselling aims to promote self-awareness, the ability to plan, interpersonal communication skills and decision making capabilities among students.

Educational Guidance Counselling assists the decision making process regarding the choice of course, subject and level within the school, as well as developing motivation, study skills and examination techniques.

Career Guidance Counselling facilitates the decision making process in relation to further education, training and employment opportunities. Career Guidance Counselling also explores job seeking skills, work and other life roles.

Guidance Counselling is delivered through a range of classroom activities, group work assignments and one to one counselling to all students, in both junior and senior cycle.

Sep 24
2024
Mercy Day Mass/Opening of School Year Mass
Oct 07
2024
Staff JCT Training: No classes for students
Oct 25
2024
Class ends for Halloween Break
Nov 04
2024
Classes resumes
13-Sep-2024
Congratulations to Our Student Leaders
13-Sep-2024
Congratulations to Our 2024/25 Senior Girl and Deputy Senior Girls!
11-Sep-2024
Reminder: Parenting the Screenager with Dr. Richard Hogan – Thursday, 19th September @ 7:30 PM
Slí Ectra, Ballina, Co. Mayo F26YXC7
353 96 70333
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