Upper School It is our role to help pupils during their transition towards adulthood, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and virtues to navigate life beyond the College.
Life in the Upper School is all about balance: managing a demanding workload, building relationships in and out of school, enjoying new levels of independence and thinking ahead to life beyond the College, whether it takes them overseas, to university or into a professional workplace. The topics covered in Wellbeing lessons aim to help students feel informed, prepared and empowered to thrive in these final years of school and through life beyond the College. The Wellbeing Programme in the Upper School is designed to give students the skills to make the right decisions or to help others make the right decisions. Through a series of lessons and lectures in Year 12, students will build on what they have learned in previous years to discuss topics such as addiction, staying healthy physically and mentally, building strong relationships and navigating the cyber world safely: understanding conspiracy theories, extremism and being aware of their digital footprints, for example. As they reach their final year at the College the focus is on students’ ‘next steps’: budgeting, renting properties, student finance and staying safe abroad, as well as understanding the law around workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. Whilst the issues covered may not affect individuals, there is a focus on being there to support others who may experience challenges.
The Upper School provides a supportive environment where pupils know they can turn to someone – be it a friend, Tutor, Chaplain, Head of Year or a counsellor – who is there to listen. Pupils are also given a ‘Looking after your mental health’ card to carry with them with tips and places to go for further advice.
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