Wellbeing | Hauora A t Christ's College, we strive to ensure that each boy feels safe, respected, and valued, and that he has a strong sense of belonging. Our pastoral care is supported by comprehensive wellbeing programmes designed specifically for boys and is guided by a preventive, holistic approach grounded in the principles of wellbeing | hauora. These principles recognise the importance of physical wellbeing | taha tinana, social wellbeing | taha whānau, mental and emotional wellbeing | taha hinengaro, and spiritual wellbeing | taha wairua. Our pastoral care feeds into every school strand, informing how boys are supported across Houses, classrooms, sport, and co-curricular life. Through this integrated approach, we are committed to educating and inspiring each boy to face challenges with confidence and to aim high. Our foundations B iculturalism, Christianity, and Positive Psychology are at the centre of our health and wellbeing philosophy. These form the foundation of our targeted programmes for boys, staff, and community. BICULTURALISM In the traditional Māori worldview, everything and everybody – the land, the people, the sky, the oceans, flora, and fauna – are connected. The essential elements of the Māori sense of wellbeing are feeling connected to place, knowing your purpose and knowing your holistic self. CHRISTIANITY Wellbeing in the Christian tradition encompasses each person living in peace in all relationships – with God, with self, with others, and with nature. POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves and to enhance their experiences of life, love, and social connection.
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