From the Deputy Head of Senior School – Wellbeing

Wellbeing at MLC School: Our Purpose and Vision

A great strength at MLC School is the value placed on the personal character development of each student, nurturing her ability to grow. Our approach to wellbeing reflects our belief that students flourish when they feel safe, connected, supported, and have a deep sense of belonging. Through this, students are empowered to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally. We recognise that high impact wellbeing initiatives are not complementary or additional practices, they are holistically embedded into the fabric of school life and connected to learning and thriving. It is foundational to who we are and underpins how we educate our girls.

The strategic purpose of wellbeing initiatives at MLC School is to create a supportive and caring environment where every girl is known and feels a sense of belonging and connection throughout her MLC School journey. We recognise that wellbeing underpins learning, engagement, resilience, and long‑term success. When students feel known and supported, they are better able to take intellectual risks, manage challenges, and develop the confidence and skills needed to build personal capacity and strengths to face her challenges in life beyond school. Our focus is on supporting students to develop strong relationships, healthy coping strategies, emotional literacy, and a sense of agency, so they are equipped not only to succeed at school, but to navigate an increasingly complex world. Wellbeing at MLC School is therefore both an enabler of learning, and an outcome of our high‑quality education.

Our wellbeing framework places the MLC School girl at the heart and is informed by research, recognising that wellbeing is multidimensional, encompassing social, emotional, physical, and psychological aspects. Importantly supporting students as their needs change as they move through different stages of school life.

In visible and practical terms, this means MLC School is a community where wellbeing is lived every day, through meaningful and impactful relationships, teaching practice, care, and the culture we collectively create.

Key to this:

Every student is known, valued, and supported by trusted adults.
Adopting a proactive and preventative approach, and being agile / reactive when contextually appropriate.
Our evidence informed programs and interventions are designed to support students in developing positive and pro social relationships, independence, resilience, and self‑awareness.
Student voice and agency are central in empowering young people to take increasing responsibility for their own wellbeing and that of others.
Supporting our students is shared responsibility, shaped by the daily interactions between students, staff, and families, and strengthened through clear communication, consistent expectations, and a culture of care and respect.

– Andrew Taylor
Deputy Head of Senior School – Wellbeing