The promotion of wellbeing in the college is central to our aim that students achieve their full potential. Students face a wide range of challenges that impact on their wellbeing so through a range of activities and approaches we aim to support the academic, physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of all our students.
The World Health Organisation provide the following definition of wellbeing:
“Wellbeing is present when a person realises their potential, is resilient in dealing with the normal stresses of their life, takes care of their physical wellbeing and has a sense of purpose, connection and belonging to a wider community. It is a fluid way of being and needs nurturing throughout life.”
Whole School Approach
Here in the college, we adopt a whole school approach to Wellbeing and planning involves consideration of the following four aspects:
- Culture and Environment
School mission and ethos
Physical and social environment
Classroom culture
Teaching, learning and assessment.
- Curriculum
PE, CSPE and SPHE
Guidance
Other subjects and learning experiences.
Extra-curricular and co-curricular learning
- Relationships and Partnerships
Student/teacher relationships
Peer relationships
Student voice
Partnerships with parents/guardians, community and wider support
- Policy and Planning
School policies
School self-evaluation
Subject and whole-school planning
CPD planning