Hendrik Louw Primary School is privileged to have the full-time services of a social worker. Appointments can be booked via our Reception.
The role of the social worker is backed by the belief that if obstacles to learning are minimized, learners will be able to reach their full potential. These obstacles can include social, physical, spiritual, or environmental stressors.
Prevention Programs include:
Grade 7 WOW Project: Healthy interpersonal relationships and choices
Social Media: Grade 6 project
Personnel training: Child Law and Abuse No More protocol from WCED
Learner training: Child Law and Abuse No More protocol from WCED
Support Services:
Parental Guidance
Fundamental help and assistance
Home visits as needed
Emotional support to learners
Intervention:
Social worker - obstacles to learning
Referrals to other agencies if required
Multi-disciplinary meetings
The social worker strives to help learners reach and maintain a balance in their bio-socio-emotional lives.