Wellbeing
The aim of our wellbeing program is to transition our boys into learning to live within a large community and then as the years progress, shift their focus to becoming a more independent person who once leaving the structured lifestyle of the residential community will have the ability to manage themselves.
Our program uses the five aspects of health (physical, social, spiritual, emotional and intellectual) as a basis for its formation and the activities and opportunities that we provide are also aligned with the developmental pathways of the boys.
Recreation and Wellbeing is all about our boys adjusting from their academic day-to-day schooling to coming home and achieving a sense of balance between study life and personal life.
Some key benefits of providing your son with this healthy study-life balance include:
- Reduced stress levels at school and within the residential community
- Greater focus and concentration when needed during the day in class or on the weekends when studying
- Higher levels of satisfaction in regards to their academic program
- The opportunity to participate more fully in their social life amongst their peers, whether at social events organised through the recreational program or ‘hanging out’ with mates around the residence
- More time to pursue personal goals and hobbies
- Improved health.
Balancing the demands of a residential student is not an easy thing to do, so here are a few ideas to help them assess their priorities and strike a good study-life balance:
- Getting your son to set goals around what he values highly while at Scotch College
- Managing his time effectively—review academic subject deadlines, priorities socially and success factors
- Create a boundary between balancing study and personal down time where possible
- Build resilience and have a positive attitude
- Avoid stress, mental exhaustion and burnout—fatigue affects your ability to study productively
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your son by;
- Looking after himself
- Eating well
- Sleeping well
- Exercising
- Pursue an activity that he enjoys
- Encourage him to find a good support system—learn to ask for help, we all need a little help sometimes
- Enjoy your academic learning.