Counselling
Counselling Office
Welcome to Counselling at Prince George Secondary School!
The PGSS Counselling office welcomes students to drop into the office before school, during class breaks or after school or during a study period to make appointments or browse through the information files. Pamphlets on a variety of topics, as well as post-secondary calendars, are available.
PGSS Counsellors
- Ms. Alexis Gunderson, A-G [email protected]
- Mrs. Gaylene Clark, H-N [email protected]
- Mrs. Mary LaMarre, Q-Z, Polar Performing Arts & Hockey, [email protected]
School Counsellors - What can they help with?
- Act as a liaison between the elementary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools
- Help new students in their orientation to the school
- Act as a liaison between students, their families and community agencies
- Help students find solutions to persona and school-related problems
- Help students decide on appropriate programs and courses
- Give career information and guidance to students
- Give post-secondary educational guidance to senior students
- Arrange for special testing at the request of the student, teacher or parents
- Arrange parent conferences
PGSS Support Teams
Team 1: A - G (last names that start with A - G)
- Vice-Principal - Mr. Ken Barwise
- Counsellor - Ms. Gunderson, Montessori & PBL programs
Team 2: H - N (last names that start with H - N)
- Vice-Principal - Ms. Kelsie Pickens
- Counsellor - Mrs. Clark, International Students (ELL) / CTC / LA
Team 3: O - Z (last names that start with O - Z)
- Vice-Principal - Mr. Stefan Kimpton
- Counsellor - Mrs. LaMarre
Northern Health Nurse
Health Nurse Visits
Mary Cate Nicholson, Health Nurse for PGSS.
The nurse is on site on Tuesdays between 9:30 am -11:30 am.
Students may book appointments in the Counselling office.
Mary Cate Nicholson RN(C)
Public Health Nurse
Northern Interior Health Unit
1444 Edmonton St
Prince George, B.C., V2M 6W5
Call or Text: 778-349-1476
Fax: 250-645-7981
Please feel free to contact the school any time with any questions.
Information has also been included below of a few of the several support agencies in the community.
Counsellors at PGSS
(250) 562-6441
Administration at PGSS
(250) 562-6441
Mental Health Services:
(250) 565-2668
24 Hr Crisis Centre/Line:
(250) 563-1214 or
1-888-562-1214
Prince George Native Friendship Centre:
(250) 564-3568
Intersect: (250) 562-6639
Foundry: 236-423-1571
Social and Emotional Support