Wellbeing

The Y Community School’s Mind Body Spirit program is a holistic approach to integrating all aspects of a young person’s development. The program has a strong focus on the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing are taught in a manner that builds each student’s sense of belonging and connectedness. This promotes a healthy growth mindset which enables our students to thrive. Students participate in lessons based on our Thrive Pathways Framework.

This supports students to develop conflict resolution skills, grow in their understanding of mental health and wellbeing, drug and alcohol education and, relationship building. The lessons, facilitated by school staff and external agencies, provide students with the opportunity to learn about social considerations and practice skills that will enhance their wellbeing.

A School environment that is welcoming and focusses on BELONGING:

• Giving young people a place where they feel welcomed and belong Is often a critical first step to reengagement.
• Recognising that young people are Individuals and school should be able to flex to the needs of each student.
• Building the sense of belonging as part of the school community and growing that into belonging in the whole community.

A school program that focusses on WELLBEING:

• Wellbeing is recognised as an essential condition for learning.
• Creating safe, predictable, and supportive learning environments.
• Counselling, support, and social and emotional intervention to meet the needs of students.