Pastoral Support

Working with individual students on their CAS program takes time and requires personal knowledge of your students to form strong relationships and facilitate an ongoing dialogue concerning progress and engagement. 

Grade 11 and 12 tutors or as the IB would call them 'CAS Advisers', are essential for the success and facilitation of the CAS program at SJII.

​The most important responsibility of the CAS advisor is to liaise with the students assigned to them to ensure that their CAS program is continuous and meaningful through the two years of the Diploma Program. 

Tutors also provide vital ongoing contact and support for CAS students by:

• educating students on the meaning and purpose of the CAS learning outcomes

• assisting students to identify personal and group goals

• supporting students to develop purposeful reflection skills through casual conversations and formal interviews

• monitoring the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals

• ensuring that the student's experience meet the CAS requirements

• advising and monitoring student progress

• periodically reviewing students’ CAS portfolios

• meeting each student for three formal documented interviews

• Relaying concerns to the CAS Coordinator.