This evening in Franconis, we officially launched Pillar 5 of our Wellbeing Program: Making Safe and Responsible Choices. The focus of this pillar is all about encouraging students to reflect on how their actions impact themselves and others, and how thoughtful decision-making plays a key role in building a respectful and supportive community.

As part of the launch, the students watched a video introduction presented by Mr Manuel, which outlined the goals of Pillar 5, introduced the student advocate team, and explained how this topic was selected. The video also gave insight into the feedback process, which involved visiting nearly all of the boarding houses to listen to student voices and shape a theme that truly resonates.

Following the video, the group took part in a discussion, reflecting on two key takeaway points for this pillar:

🔍 The difficult art of seeing the world through others’ eyes – how empathy helps us understand perspectives and avoid misunderstandings.

🗝️ Respect is the key to resolving conflict and building connection – the foundation for open, honest, and supportive relationships.

The evening set a strong tone for the weeks ahead, as we continue exploring what it means to make safe and responsible choices both within the house and beyond. A big thank you to the students for their engagement and thoughtful reflections tonight—this is what wellbeing in action looks like. 💬💡