St Mary's College Wellington

At St Mary's we have a team of staff that support the pastoral needs of our students.

Our staff meet regularly to ensure our students wellbeing and academic needs are being met.

Our Team

Deans

Year 13 Dean - Ms Malia Tu’amoheloa

malia.tuamoheloa@stmw.school.nz

Year 12 Dean - Ms Beth Draper

beth.draper@stmw.school.nz

Year 11 Dean - Mrs Trey Tanuvasa

trey.tanuvasa@stmw.school.nz

Year 10 Dean - Ms Rene Boshoff

rene.boshoff@stmw.school.nz

Year 9 Dean - Ms Aimee McNaughton

aimee.mcnaughton@stmw.school.nz

Guidance Counsellor - Fiona Delaney

fiona.delaney@stmw.school.nz

Guidance Counsellor and Registered Psychologist - Vernice Young

vernice.young@stmw.school.nz

Learning Support

position currently vacant

Pathways/ Careers/Transition - Megan Meulenbroeks

megan.meulenbroeks@stmw.school.nz

Our Counsellors

St Mary's College is committed to providing each student with the support they need to flourish and grow.

KINDLY NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING SCHOOL TERM TIME.

SOME CONTACT ORGANISATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY WELLBEING SUPPORT DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

Where to get help:

• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)

• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)

• Youth services: (06) 3555 906

• Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234

• What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)

• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)

• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

• Aoake te Rā: Call 0800 000 053

Registered Psychologist:

Vernice Young

I am a registered psychologist with the goal of supporting young people to thrive and live with vitality and joy.

My aim is to support our students to navigate their challenges in a confidential, non-judgemental counselling space where interactive sharing, personal growth and life-skill development are encouraged.

I am here full-time and look forward to supporting you.

Guidance Counsellor: Fiona Delaney

Kia ora koutou I am a counsellor who graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma from Massey University in 2023. I have 10 years teaching experience and am mother to two young daughters.

I have an interest in supporting young people with issues around identity, empowerment and advocacy which I have explored through voluntary work at the Lower Hutt Women's Centre.

I will be working on Monday and Tuesday and look forward to supporting you and your whānau.