Support Services

The Inclusion Department at AAG provides services and supports for students that are documented as Students of Determination, English as an Additional Language Learners (EAL) and Gifted and Talented (GAT). 
 
We use information gained from assessment upon entry and other identification procedures, to determine the type and level of support appropriate for each student. 

Students of Determination (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities): AAG has a dedicated team led by the Head of Support Services, Christina Riedy, which work on a graduated response to identify and remove barriers to learning. Our graduated response includes: 
 

1. Universal – All students benefit from high quality teaching and learning that is differentiated with on-going and timely assessments which inform any further provision needed 
2. Targeted Support – Some students benefit from additional small group intervention 
3. Specialist Support outside the school’s provision – Some students benefit from specific targeted intervention. The financial responsibility of this additional support is met by the parents. 
4. We work in partnership with Early Intervention Centres to develop systems to ensure effective transition of young children into formal mainstream education setting. 

AAG SEND Policy

English as an Additional Language Learners (EAL)

AAG has a dedicated team led by the Head of Support Services, Christina Riedy, which work on a graduated response to identify and remove barriers to learning due to difficulty in language acquisition. Our graduated response includes: 
 

1. Universal – All students benefit from high quality teaching and learning that is differentiated with on-going and timely assessments which inform any further provision needed, and 
2. Targeted Support – Some students benefit from additional small group intervention 

AAG EAL Policy 

Gifted and Talented (GAT)

AAG has a dedicated team led by the Head of Support Services, Christina Riedy, which work to identify and extend the learning for our exceptional students. 

AAG GAT Policy 

The University and Guidance counselor uses a holistic approach to work with students on goal setting, career coaching and academic success. Starting in Primary years, we work with students to be future focused and forward thinking. Students are exposed to different career paths, career, and university fairs.

Our students get one on one help for goal setting, and university planning.

Our counselor works to be informed about the latest University trends and admission requirements for Universities across the globe to keep students informed while the complete their high school education. Guiding our students to achieve their dreams is our main goal. 

For more information, please contact our University Counselor Ms Carmen Page at [email protected]

The Pastoral Counselor role within the school focuses on the development, social, and emotional side of students and their learning.  Using a holistic approach, the counselor promotes students overall wellbeing and success as the student moves from the primary grades, to secondary years, as they are prepared for University.

Counseling includes topics such as understanding self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and social skills, communication, problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and study skills.

Providing individual and small group counseling, to proactively assisting parents and the school community, to collaborating with other staff and departments in the school provides the balance of the individuals need within the holistic approach to provide all students the opportunity to achieve their best.

For more information, please contact our Pastoral Counselor Ms Risti Meyer at [email protected]