Wellbeing

The Junior School community is built on strong, respectful relationships between parents, students and teachers, ensuring each individual reaches their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Each student learns how to identify their trusted adult(s). With the help of the "What Would Gus Do?" visuals, we support them in their decision-making and emotional regulation strategies.

The Middle School Counsellors offer a safe space to nurture positive relationships through open, honest, trusting and respectful connections during these crucial years. Professional  support is offered to students and families in challenging times concerning wellbeing. You will also see and hear the Counsellor supporting positive wellbeing across the Middle School community, reaching out to every student. Together we build resilience and explore their strengths through fun and informative experiences.

The Counsellor works closely  with teachers, students, families and adults to meet  the unique wellbeing needs of each student. Throughout the year, the Middle School Counsellor offers a variety of workshops and coffee mornings for parents to address a range of sensitive subjects linked to adolescence. 

In the Senior School, all students participate in Wellbeing classes on a regular basis to address issues relating to physical, mental, emotional and relational wellbeing. The curriculum focuses on personal, social, health and economic education covering a wide range of topics including: peer interactions, mental health, diversity, relationships and sex, substances/addiction, careers, first aid, and study habits.

Wellbeing classes prepare students to understand themselves and others so they can make informed decisions, both now and in the future. New students are welcomed by Student Ambassadors, who help to orient and connect them with other students. Both students and parents have access to two Senior School Counsellors, who provide consultation, counselling and referrals to community resources. The Counsellors also offer parent workshops on a regular basis to address topics of importance to parents of adolescents.