We have in place various sources of support for our students.

Our Student Counsellor

Shimna's own counsellor, Clare McFadden, and our independent counsellor, Vicki Sherlock, can be easily contacted through the post box at the students' entrance.  Students can ask for an appointment for themselves, or referrals can be made by a friend, a staff member or a family member.

Our Listening Ear Service

A number of staff members and 6th form students have Listening Ear training and are available to support any member of the Shimna community.  Their service can be contacted through the postbox in the main entrance.

Assist and SafeTalk

Three members of staff are Assist trained, and are available to support any member of the Shimna community who finds themselves with suicidal thoughts.  Staff are also SafeTalk trained, which is a first aid programme for mental health issues.  

Yoga

Staff member Joanne Anderson offers yoga to staff and 6th form, and runs special anti-exam-stress sessions during the summer term.

The Education Welfare Service

Our Education Welfare Officer is available in college, who offers support to students and their parents/guardians with any difficulty which may cause problems in attending college.

The Careers Service
A careers officer is available regularly in college, who offers support to students in planning their future.