Wellbeing / Hauora
Our Wellbeing Programmes While creating a conversation among peers and with parents, our aim is to complement the work completed in the Years 9–11 Wellbeing and Year 10 Immerse & Inspire programmes. In Years 12–13, we educate young men through our MANifesto programme to ensure they are making good choices.
Biculturalism, Christianity, and Positive Psychology are at the centre of our wellbeing philosophy. These form the foundation of our unique and targeted programmes for our boys, staff, and community.
Biculturalism
Year 9 MINDfit programme • Mindfulness • Character strengths • Respect and responsibility • Holistic wellbeing – Hauora • Leadership and service • Screen time/mental health
In the traditional Ma¯ori worldview, everything and everybody – the land, the people, the sky, the oceans, flora and fauna – are connected. The essential elements of the Ma¯ori sense of wellbeing are feeling connected to place, knowing your purpose and knowing your holistic self.
Year 10 Immerse & Inspire programme • Guide boys to a better understanding of themselves and their unique strengths and character at a pivotal time in their personal development • Introduce concepts of character and leadership in a meaningful way, as they relate to life and to the College experience • Allow for a service learning experience focused on teamwork and community need, where boys will learn the power of giving • Allow for a unique learning experience focused on social entrepreneurship • Allow for an adventure experience to teach boys to be safe in, and appreciate, the great outdoors • Allow all boys to experience the fun of boarding and learning to live with others as a key part of their College experience • Allow new friendships to form across College and between Houses
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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