Mentoring at King's College

Our mentoring program helps to ensure that each student has what they need to succeed, thrive, and feel comfortable during their time at King’s College.

Every student is allocated an adult mentor. The mentor’s role is to help the student establish a strong support network and achieve their goals amidst the busy school environment. This trusted relationship is a foundation for students as they progress through their schooling and a resource they can call on when they need a helping hand.

Mentors are not therapists, counsellors or disciplinarians—there are counselling services, the Health Centre, a Careers Department, Housemasters, and senior leadership team for those aspects of pastoral care. Part of the mentor role is to refer the student to specialist services where necessary.

The key aims of mentoring

A mentor should:

  • Actively track and support the all-round progress of their mentees as they move through the college.
  • Respond to issues, communicating with mentees, College staff, Housemasters and whānau as appropriate.
  • Build a supportive relationship with their mentees.

Mentoring is structured around the Junior Personal Development Programme from Years 9-11, and senior coaching goals in Years 12 and 13. As students get older, mentoring sessions move from regular scheduled events to a more fluid program that provides support as needed.

"Within the House structure, students are allocated an adult mentor whose role is to help establish a strong support network and to help them achieve their goals within the busy and purposeful environment of the College. When we build trusting relationships with our students we create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment."

-Simon Lamb, Headmaster