Senior Campus

Our Mindful Education program is closely linked with our broader pastoral care approach, working together to create a safe and supportive environment where students can share thoughts, ideas, and challenges. It provides dedicated time to explore topics of importance for young people in today’s world, supporting their personal growth and wellbeing.

Many of the learning experiences within this program place a strong emphasis on connection. Students participate in a range of group activities designed to build trust, strengthen relationships, and foster a deep sense of belonging. This focus on meaningful connection is a vital component in developing a strong, cohesive, and caring school community.

During Mindful Education sessions, teachers and students engage in open and respectful dialogue, ensuring every student has the opportunity to express their views and feelings about aspects of everyday life. Sessions are intentionally student-centred, with a strong emphasis on self-reflection, where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning while being guided and supported by our caring staff.

This intentional focus on wellbeing and connection is further strengthened through our Years 6–10 camp program. Camps provide authentic, shared experiences outside the classroom where students can apply and extend the skills developed through Mindful Education. In these settings, students are encouraged to work collaboratively, demonstrate resilience, and build positive relationships in new and challenging environments.

Together, Mindful Education and the camp program create powerful opportunities for students to develop socially, emotionally, and academically. They align closely with CASEL’s five interrelated competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—supporting students to grow into confident, respectful, and capable young people who contribute positively to their school and wider community.