Wellbeing

At SCOTS PGC we view teaching and wellbeing alongside each other. We know real growth and learning occurs when these two worlds intersect and connect.

Every day, through our actions and our interactions, we seek to create supportive and meaningful relationships across our school; a genuine sense of connection. Pastoral care, just like learning, often occurs in ordinary moments. But when it comes to building social and emotional intelligence, a deliberate approach is needed too.

We know life, at times, can be challenging and complex for young people. Making friends, navigating change, managing conflict and finding their place in the world won’t always feel easy.

That’s why we have a dedicated Prep to Year 12 Wellbeing program to educate, inform and encourage conversation around those all-important and sometimes tough topics.

Supported by The Resilience Project ™

As a proud partner school of The Resilience Project™, we’re committed to equipping our students with positive mental health strategies to build resilience and thrive. Through weekly lessons and activities, our staff and students engage with the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM), and Emotional Literacy. These practices are embedded into daily life at the College, helping our students to grow in self-awareness, foster stronger relationships, and develop the tools to navigate adversity with confidence.

Our Philosophy of Care

Our approach to pastoral care is grounded in genuine relationships and a strong sense of kinship. Staff take the time to know each student as an individual—their story, strengths, challenges, and ways of communicating. By valuing each child’s uniqueness, we create meaningful connections between staff, students, and families, building a community where every student feels seen, supported, and valued.

Our wellbeing philosophy is anchored in the College’s values:

  • Spirit – A spirit of belonging and connection to something greater than ourselves, bound by kinship and community.

  • Tenacity – We never give up on our students, recognising that mistakes and setbacks are part of growth and character development.

  • Authenticity – True care comes from genuine relationships, where students and families feel accepted for who they are.

  • Excellence – Supporting every student to grow, learn, and strive for their personal best in all aspects of life.

  • Respect – Embracing diversity and celebrating individual journeys, with compassion and understanding at the centre of all we do.

Connection between learning and wellbeing

In addition to tracking academic progress, we also provide pastoral feedback with mid and end of year reports. Using our values as a frame, we explore how character strengths are developing. This supports our belief that learning and wellbeing are fundamental to each other.