Wellbeing

Much well considered research and practice is occurring throughout Australia about the importance of student wellbeing in schools.  Wellbeing, a state of being happy, successful and content, is significant in providing a foundation on which learning social inclusion, engagement, resilience and happiness are based.

Our College has built upon good academic, sporting, co-curricular, positive relationships and pastoral care aspects of life at Flinders. It has, at its heart, the provision and encouragement of a culture and environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing. This includes curriculum, activities and programs to:

Increase confidence

• Build upon or learn new skills  to recognise difficulties and stressors and opportunities to resolve these.

Increase optimism about students’ abilities and their future:

• Encourage caring for others and self,
• Allow students’ inquiry into life matters
• Highlight the importance of asking questions and seeking assistance. 

Students in this wrap-around environment are better able to attend to their studies and relationships, and be happier in their surroundings.  They feel safe, valued, engaged and purposeful. 

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