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We understand that creating a culture that values well-being is far broader than any specific programme and includes experiential learning and interaction with positive role models. The following is an outline of topics covered in a structured way in our curriculum. These lessons build upon our traditional pastoral system.
StAC Up is a pastoral care and values system developed in 2019 that supports student well-being throughout the Preparatory School. Students are encouraged to be safe- inside, outside, and online; be ready- to learn in all situations and to be respectful- towards themselves and others.
Mindful Movers is a mindfulness programme that uses different techniques to teach students how to be mindful, centred and check-in with their bodies, emotions, and thoughts. During mindfulness lessons, students are encouraged to think with a growth mindset and to be kind to themselves and one another.
Bounce Back is an award winning, evidence-based programme focused on developing well-being, resilience, and social-emotional skills. A key focus of this whole-school programme is about normalising setbacks, mistakes, and challenges as a part of life. The curriculum has ten units that focus on topics such as emotions, relationships, courage, being safe and values. Bounce Back incorporates evidence-based teaching strategies including Circle Time, a structured framework where students share and listen, building empathy and connection.
Heroic Habits focuses on building students’ emotional literacy around the virtues, qualities and habits that are important for life’s journey. Students learn, discuss, and reflect about habits such as presence, vulnerability, acceptance, and hope.
Our curriculum is designed according to the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum and covers topics such as:
Our curriculum is designed according to the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum and covers topics such as
Our curriculum is designed according to the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum and covers topics such as:
A year-long Rite of Passage program, Te Waka is a single-sex programme designed to acknowledge and celebrate each students’ shift into adulthood. Through conversations, experiences, and space for reflection students are encouraged to develop resilience, respect, and responsibility. The programme inspires students to step outside their comfort zone by participating in a series of challenges including an overnight SOLO experience at Castle Hill. All Te Waka teachers have been trained to teach the Rite Journey programme and have participated in Acceptance Commitment Therapy training to understand psychological processes impacting well-being.
Our curriculum is designed according to the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum and covers topics such as:
