Guidance Corner

School Counselor: Ms. Melissa Somerton

Guidance Services Available:

Personal, Career, and Educational Counseling

Developmental Guidance Programs/Activities

Educational Assessments

IEP/ISSP Consultation

Welcome to Cabot Academy's Guidance Corner. I look forward to teaching, sharing, and learning with all of you! Through a comprehensive developmental counseling program, I strive, as your School Counselor, to work with the school, parents, and community to create a safe and caring environment, not leaving any child left behind.


Below you will find valuable links to a variety of resources for students and parents/guardians. If you have used or know of educational resources that would be beneficial for children, teachers, and community members, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or telephone (see below).




Student Resources

Kids Health

Online resource to help answer any questions regarding health and emotions. Child friendly!

Bridge the gAPP

Online resource designed to support mental wellness for youth and adults.

Eastern Health

Resources, educational tools, and quick links to a variety of topics.

We Do Listen Foundation

Non Profit Corporation that promotes a positive self image for children of all ages. The amazing character, Howard B. Wigglebottom, teaches children to become better listeners, develop positive character traits, and a variety of life lessons.

Parent/Guardian Resources


NLESD Health and Wellness Resources

Education and health work together to promote health and wellness. You will find information and resources on a variety of health topics.

Common Sense Media

Information for parents, students, and educators that discuss the impact media has on students in the 21st century.

Cyber Safe Girl

Public education program that is designed to educate parents and teens about being safe online.

Media Smarts

Educational resource that teaches how to use the internet in a safe and ethical manner.

Autism Society NL

Provincial charitable organization dedicated to promoting the development of individual, lifelong, and community-based supports and services for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families, and caregivers.