Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

What Makes a Good Life?

“Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.” Socrates

Dear Families,

I remember when I was younger and was thinking about what I wanted to do in my life. I think back to those times and was often driven by the pursuit of money, as I thought that this would bring me happiness. I worked plenty of jobs in my youth, earning cash and buying many things, including more bikes. As I grew older, I was often questioning my life and wondering what it was all about. I still do this and may always do so.

During our curriculum day on Relationship based Education (RbE), John Hendry shared a wonderful video with us, a TED Talk by Robert Waldinger. It’s about thirteen minutes long and I recommend you watch it if you are interested in thinking about what makes a ‘good life’. Here is the link to the video.

“A good life depends on the strength of our relationships with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and strangers.” David Lammy

Please continue to enjoy your relationships with your family. 

Andy McNeilly

Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator