Acting Director of Student Wellbeing

Peer Support Leaders Commissioning 

On Friday 7 November, the College community proudly celebrated the commissioning of our 2026 Peer Support Leaders. This special occasion recognised the students who will take on the important role of guiding and supporting our younger students in the Middle Years.

We extend our sincere thanks to our 2025 Peer Support Leaders for their dedication and leadership. 

Our 2026 leaders have already shown enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference. As they step into this role, they do so with the full support of our staff and community. We look forward to seeing them continue this strong tradition of student leadership in the year ahead.

Celebrating Student Wellbeing and Connection

Our recent Pulse Wellbeing data provides a powerful insight into the health, happiness, and connectedness of our students. It is pleasing to see overwhelmingly positive trends across key areas, reflecting the strong sense of belonging and care within our community.

Over 91% of students sent messages of gratitude, highlighting the kindness, humour, and fairness that characterise our young men. This culture of gratitude speaks volumes about the respectful and inclusive relationships nurtured across our College.

The data also shows high levels of satisfaction in areas such as home climate, bullying prevention, and access to necessities, with more than half of students reporting positive experiences in each category. These results affirm the ongoing work of staff, families, and students in creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

One area identified for continued growth is emotional regulation, as some students shared that managing strong or challenging emotions can at times be difficult. Emotional regulation is a vital skill that helps young people cope with stress, make positive decisions, and maintain healthy relationships.

Parents can play an important role in developing this skill at home. Some practical ways to support your son include:

Normalise conversations about emotions

Encourage your son to talk about how he feels and remind him that all emotions, including frustration or disappointment are valid.

Encourage balance

Regular sleep, physical activity, and healthy eating all contribute to a more stable mood and better self-regulation.

Teach simple coping tools

Techniques such as deep breathing, taking a short break, or going for a walk can help manage stress in the moment.

Acknowledge effort and growth

Praise your son for identifying and managing his emotions effectively, reinforcing that emotional control develops over time.

Supporting Our Senior Students

As our Year 10, 11, and 12 students approach their final exams, we take this opportunity to acknowledge their dedication throughout the year. This period can be both demanding and rewarding but our young men have continued to demonstrate a strong commitment in their preparation.

As exams begin, we wish each student the very best of luck. We encourage parents to remind their sons to take regular breaks, maintain good routines. The College community is thinking of our students during this time and looks forward to celebrating their hard work and achievements in the weeks ahead.