Positive education year level statement

Year 7 – Positive Relationships

Vision Statement

For every year 7 student to be happy to be at school and have positive interactions with fellow peers and staff. To feel connected to the school community through a successful transition to high school where new friendships are formed and students feel encouraged by their teachers to challenge themselves in their learning environment. It is hoped that students will develop self-compassion that can assist in them building their self-identity.

 

Year 8 - Gratitude

Vision Statement

For Year 8 students to develop and practice gratitude in their daily lives and for students to be empathetic to what others value too. Create a general state of compassion and appreciation of difference within their community. For students to be aware of and challenge negative bias in themselves and others and apply that when reflecting on their learning.

 

Year 9 - Resilience

Vision Statement

For year 9 students to be able learn strategies to improve coping with challenges and disappointments that arise and begin to understand that change is a part of living. To have the confidence to tackle solving problems and take risks and to not see failure as only negative. For students to value the importance of making connections throughout their community as a vital strength in building their resilience.

 

Year 10 – Focussed Attention and Mindfulness

Vision Statement

For all year 10 students to be able to learn and consistently practice mindfulness in order to develop the skills of focusing attention. For students to understand the benefits of focused attention and experience this in their learning, their copy skills and mental health, and in their relationships. It is hoped that students will find these skills invaluable in their lives with increasing academic pressure, an inescapable social media environment and greater life responsibilities.

 

Year 11 – Strengths and Purpose

Vision Statement

For all Year 11 students to have a greater understanding of their strengths so they are aware of how they can contribute in the world. This will come from the identification and exploration of their personal attributes, values, academic strengths, talents, interests and passions. Year 11s will be encouraged to develop a moral purpose by which they can start shaping their future. A better understanding of themselves and their strengths will hopefully improve their intrinsic motivation to work towards their goals and to make more thoughtful and informed decisions that are aligned with their values.

 

Year 12 – Healthy Bodies and Minds

Vision Statement

For Year 12 students to find balance in their lives and to be consolidating the healthy foundations for good mental health during what can be a stressful year but more importantly for life beyond school. Developing a toolkit for students to feel confident in self-regulating their mental or physical condition and responding in effective ways to perform at an optimal level. It is crucial that our students can leave school with the skills to manage stress and identify strategies that strengthen their wellbeing to achieve overall greater life satisfaction.

 

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Wellbeing Team and Available Support at BHHS

 

 


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