Dulwich College Prospectus
Wellbeing
Beyond pastoral care
The wellbeing team is extensive and includes Form Tutors, Heads of Years, Day House Masters, wellbeing teachers and co-ordinators, the College counsellor, the Chaplaincy team, and boarding and medical centre staff. These people form a far-reaching network of support accessible to all boys in the Junior, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. While we are a Christian foundation with our own Chaplain, the College values that its pupils are drawn from a wide variety of faith traditions.
Our pioneering wellbeing programme underpins school life. Designed to promote self knowledge and build emotional intelligence, boys learn about physical and emotional wellbeing. The programme comprises six strands: emotional health, spiritual health, physical health, living in community, healthy living and preparation for the future. Boys are prepared for the world of work, provided with mentoring opportunities and encouraged to get involved with local and international communities. They learn about friendships, family relationships and mindfulness, and are taught tactics to encourage resilience, handle stress and prepare for examinations.
“These lessons are so good. No-one talks about these things – but we do.”
Year 11 pupil
“I like wellbeing lessons because they prepare us for life. We learn about the real world and how to handle realistic situations.”
Year 9 pupil
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