MISSION OF THE GBSS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

 To ensure that all students are given the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive developmental school counseling program that would give them the impetus to gain an understanding of self and others, and to become active participants in educational and occupational exploration, and in planning their careers in an environment that is safe, caring and motivational.

 COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

The GBSS counseling program consists of the following components:

Guidance Curriculum; Responsive Services; Individual Planning; System Support 

The Guidance Curriculum consists of the following seven strands:

1. Self-confidence Development                 2. Motivation to Achieve

3. Decision-Making, Goal-setting, Planning, and Problem-solving Skills

4.  Interpersonal Effectiveness                    5. Communication Skills

6. Responsible Behaviour                            7. Cross-cultural Effectiveness