Our fifth wellbeing pillar, Making Safe and Responsible Choices, encouraged students to think about how their actions affect not only themselves but those around them. This term, the focus is placed on two vital themes: empathy and respect.
The programme began with an introductory video outlining how the topic was chosen, the challenges of narrowing it down to something meaningful, and the importance of finding a message that would truly resonate. The student advocate team, which included our very own Matthew and Kiarash from Olympus, helped deliver the content across the houses.
In Week 2, the spotlight was on empathy. Through videos and guided discussions, students explored the often difficult task of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. Understanding how empathy develops and the role it plays in our daily interactions was a key takeaway.
Week 3 shifted the focus to respect, especially in the context of conflict resolution. Students reflected on how disagreements are natural in any shared living environment, but how respect forms the foundation for resolving those moments in a way that builds rather than breaks trust.
It was a thoughtful and practical part of our wellbeing programme, and we’re proud of the maturity shown by students throughout.
