Pastoral Care – Pearling Season International School

Helping Every Child Feel Safe, Supported and Ready to Shine.

At Pearling Season International School (PSI), pastoral care is much more than a system — it’s the way we nurture, guide, and celebrate every child entrusted to us. Our aim is simple: to make sure students feel safe, valued, and supported so they can grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

Our approach is rooted in our school’s core values — Respect, Care, Cooperation, Integrity, and Responsibility — and our Learner Profiles, which encourage children to be Aspirational, Inquisitive, Healthy, Connected, Growth Mindset thinkers and Lifelong Learners. These values help shape a warm, positive, and welcoming environment for all.

We are committed to kindness, fairness and inclusion, and we take a zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, discrimination, and any behaviour that harms others.

Our Pastoral Vision

Students feel safe and listened to.

Staff build strong, caring relationships with pupils and families.

Behaviour expectations are clear, consistent, and supportive.

We notice early when students need help and respond quickly.

Wellbeing, resilience and emotional understanding are woven into daily school life.

Who Takes Care of Our Students?

Designated Safeguarding Team — ensures children are protected and safe at all times.

Heads of School — guide behaviour and wellbeing with consistency and compassion.

Pastoral Leaders — monitor wellbeing, friendships, attendance and behaviour, offering mentoring and support.

Class Teachers & Form Tutors — build daily relationships and communication with families.

School Counsellor — offers a supportive space for students to talk, reflect and learn strategies for emotional wellbeing.

How We Safeguard

Students feel safe and listened to.

Staff build strong, caring relationships with pupils and families.

Behaviour expectations are clear, consistent and supportive.

We notice early when students need help and respond quickly.

Wellbeing, resilience and emotional understanding are woven into daily school life.

Nothing matters more to us than the safety and wellbeing of our students.

Early Help

We offer support quickly when students show early signs of needing extra help.

Online Safety

We teach safe, respectful online behaviour and help students navigate digital spaces responsibly.

Cultural Sensitivity

Our safeguarding practice honours Qatar’s cultural values, laws and expectations.

We believe positive behaviour grows from clear expectations and strong relationships.

Our Approach

Warm, consistent routines that help students feel secure.

Calm, supportive responses from staff.

High expectations for kindness, punctuality, and respect.

Celebrating Success

House points and certificates.
Celebration assemblies.
Leadership nominations.
Golden Tickets and commendations.

Supporting Students When Things Go Wrong

Primary: D1–D4 system for low‑level issues; S1–S3 for more serious concerns.
Secondary: Stage 1–5 support pathway including restorative work and tailored support.

We actively prevent and respond to bullying of any kind. Every student deserves to feel safe, valued and included.

How to Report Concerns

Speak to a teacher, Form Tutor, Pastoral Leader or Counsellor.
Email or contact the school directly.

Our Response

Speak to a teacher, Form Tutor, Pastoral Leader or Counsellor.
Email or contact the school directly.

Attendance & Punctuality

Being in school every day helps children grow socially, emotionally and academically. We encourage every student to aim for excellent attendance.

School begins at 7:40am — arriving on time builds calm, confident routines.

Absences should be reported before 6:50am.

Doctor’s notes may be required for longer medical absences.

We follow a clear, supportive staged response to persistent absence.

Good attendance is celebrated across the school.

Student Leadership & Voice

We encourage students to take pride in their school and make a positive difference. Leadership opportunities include Prefects, House Captains, School Council, Library Leaders, Anti‑Bullying Ambassadors, Head Students and MUN Ambassadors.

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Wellbeing & Emotional Support

We offer a range of wellbeing support including 1:1 counselling, mentoring, early help meetings and emotional literacy activities. Students are encouraged to share their feelings, and no worry is ever too small.

Working Together With Parents

Parents are our partners. We maintain open communication and work together to support behaviour, wellbeing and attendance. We always welcome conversations. We are ‘connected’.