Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n a)<\/strong> Continue to develop a culture that is inclusive and reinforces the values of care, intercultural and international understanding, consideration and respect for others. Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.1.1<\/strong> Openly value the contributions of all boys and celebrate the diversity of their achievements and backgrounds. Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n c)<\/strong> Enhance each boy\u2019s sense of self esteem, self-worth, independence and interdependence.<\/p>\n Strategies:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.1<\/strong> Encourage each boy\u2019s identification with at least one significant staff member through his Secondary years. Goals:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n d)<\/strong> Phase in the best elements of a positive psychology approach to the Years 5\u201312 well-being programs.<\/p>\n Strategies:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.5<\/strong> Promote programs to raise awareness of mental health issues. Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n e)<\/strong> Continue best practice anti-bullying\u00a0strategies.<\/p>\n Strategies:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.7<\/strong> Provide programs that address unacceptable stereotyping and discrimination e.g. sexuality, racism, disabilities, gender. Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n f)<\/strong> Promote effective professional development for staff on pastoral issues.<\/p>\n Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.9<\/strong> Provide an ongoing training program, including induction for Mentors.<\/p>\n Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n g)<\/strong> Promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.10<\/strong> Encourage a balanced lifestyle with good time management skills. Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n h)<\/strong> Provide all the boys with timely affirmation and intervention with regard to effort and engagement.<\/p>\n Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.2.14<\/strong> Continue to develop age appropriate well-being programs. 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\nb)<\/strong> Foster a holistic approach to the wellbeing of each boy encompassing the spiritual, academic, pastoral and co-curricular areas of his development.<\/p>\n
\n2.1.2<\/strong> Recognise the challenges of 21st Century family life.
\n2.1.3<\/strong> Expand Service Learning opportunities with a strong emphasis on \u201chands on\u201d approaches to community service and awareness raising.
\n2.1.4<\/strong> Explore the concept of having a specialist unit for intellectually challenged boys.
\n2.1.5<\/strong> Be an active member of the International Boys\u2019 Schools Coalition (IBSC) seeking research opportunities, collaboration, benchmarking, sharing.
\n2.1.6<\/strong> Foster and strengthen the House (Years 8\u201312) and Year Systems (Years K\u20137).
\n2.1.7<\/strong> Refine and enhance the transitioning process from Year 6 into the Secondary School.
\n2.1.8<\/strong> Continue to develop community feedback on well-being structures, policies and programs.
\n2.1.9<\/strong> Continue to develop external well-being networks including links to specialist providers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nPriority 2.2 Policies and Programs to promote well-being and develop good character<\/h2>\n
\n2.2.2<\/strong> Encourage emotional intelligence and resilience in all boys through all College programs.
\n2.2.3<\/strong> Continue to use a range of behavioural management and motivational strategies that suit the needs of the individual boy.
\n2.2.4<\/strong> Provide effective follow up on school reports with regard to effort and engagement both in and out of the classroom.<\/p>\n
\n2.2.6<\/strong> Train Year 8 Mentors in Term 4 to prepare for the implementation of positive psychology programs into Year 9.<\/p>\n
\n2.2.8<\/strong> Continue to develop age appropriate anti-bullying programs. This is to include regular boy feedback surveys on bullying in any format and follow-up as appropriate.<\/p>\n
\n2.2.11<\/strong> Offer relaxation, stress and time management programs.
\n2.2.12<\/strong> Continue to develop a comprehensive physical fitness program for all boys.
\n2.2.13<\/strong> Provide opportunities and develop strategies for boys to learn about ways to promote positive mental health.<\/p>\n
\n2.2.15<\/strong> Research effective indicators of effort and engagement.<\/p>\n
\n2.2.18<\/strong> Conduct regular boy surveys on well-being issues and the Mentor program to constantly improve our well-being programs.
\n2.2.19<\/strong> Conduct annual exit surveys for Years 6\u201312.<\/p>\n