Who is your trusted teacher and what do they do?
Your trusted teacher is a teacher at school you trust and feel comfortable with. It could be your Dean, Kaiawhina, or a subject teacher. A trusted teacher is there to listen, acknowledge and support you in dealing with a problem you might have.
Listen.
You can talk to your trusted teacher about a problem. They will listen carefully and ask you questions to make sure they understand what you’re saying and going through.
Acknowledge.
Trusted teachers will acknowledge your emotions and how you’re feeling. They will give you the chance to have a voice and share what you’re thinking.
Guide.
Your trusted teacher might also link you in with further support, such as the Counsellor or Youth Mentor.
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