Social-Emotional Learning and Counseling Program

The Lower Primary School Counseling program is purposely built to meet the needs of students during early childhood. A dedicated school counselor at each grade level creates opportunities to offer preventative support as well as responsive services to every student in the Lower Primary. Our school counselors build and maintain relationships with students and their families throughout their journey in Lower Primary, which ensures a continuity of care throughout these foundational years.Our school counselors deliver regular SEL lessons to promote the social, emotional and academic development of our students. The SEL curriculum include topics such as:

Skills for learningEmpathyFeelings and emotional managementProblem solvingChild Protection (safe touch and refusal skills)Growth mindset

The LP School Counseling program provides responsive services through individual and group counseling, to support students in topics such as friendship, social skills, self-regulation, confidence, grief, growth mindset, etc. Furthermore, our school counselors facilitate transition groups and support for new and departing students and families.Our school counselors work collaboratively as integral members of the Student Support Team and work in partnership with teachers, parents, school administrators and outside service providers to best support students. Our school counselors offer parenting classes and workshops throughout the school year and are available for consultation.