Angelique Sanders, Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School

This term, our School’s wellbeing focus is on Balance—a fundamental principle in setting students up for success. A well-rounded approach to life enables young people to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This can be through regular exercise, nutritious eating, and sufficient sleep which helps to keep their bodies strong and energised. A balanced approach to their academics, hobbies, and Co-Curricular activities can prevent burnout and ensure they can manage the busier times in the term. Finally, by maintaining healthy social connections and practicing self-care, our students can feel more in control of their emotions and less like to feel dysregulated or overwhelmed.

Our Student Wellbeing Programme will focus on the following themes for Term 2.

Year 7- Respectful Friendship

Year 8 – Connections

Year 9 – Respectful Relationships

Year 10 – Choices

Year 11 – Leadership

Year 12 – Looking to the Future

This week Year 7 explored different learning styles and the importance of respecting these differences within the classroom. Year 8 engaged in discussions about personal connections—people, places, and activities that contribute to their sense of belonging and school spirit. Year 9 attended a cohort meeting led by Mr. Pyle, Head of PDHPE, to assess their understanding of respectful relationships. They will participate in a full-day Respectful Relationships workshop in Week 5. Year 10 had a Personal Project session with Ms. Munn, our MYP Coordinator, focusing on individual growth and development. Year 11 dedicated time to preparing for their Week 3 leadership session, which they will facilitate for Year 9 students. Year 12 engaged in a reflective discussion on masculinity, reviewing findings from a Movember report in a safe and supportive space. This conversation allowed them to explore societal pressures around masculinity and their potential impacts on mental health and social inclusion, as teens report feeling pressured to conform to rigid stereotypes. You can read more about the research HERE.

Angelique Sanders
Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School