The Positive Education Program

Positive Education seeks to nurture the whole person and enable all students to flourish. We believe that when an individual is able to uncover and realise the potential of power within themselves, they are able to thrive. The Positive Education Program is underpinned by Positive Psychology principles, which aim not to treat ‘illness’, but rather equip people with tools and means to improve wellbeing and performance. Positive Psychology builds on people’s strengths and uses these to help move towards a state of flourishing, empowering them to be the best versions of themselves. 

The Positive Education Program consists of five “Powers” that each student in every year level will cover throughout the course of the academic year. The program studies key competencies in all of us that are to be nurtured and developed so that they become powerful tools in one’s life. 

These competencies fall under the following: 

• The Power of Identity 

• The Power of Physical Health 

• The Power of Connection 

• The Power of Mental Health 

• The Power of Choices.

Positive Education Tutorial group

Every student is assigned a Positive Education tutorial group. This group is the home base of the student, and provides them with the essential support and guidance necessary to thrive at school. Every Positive Education tutorial group is led by a Positive Education Mentor, who is the primary provider of pastoral care to the students in his or her care. This Mentor is the first port of call for both parents and students if personal, academic or family issues arise. Students and their Positive Education Mentors build positive relationships, and Mentors will know the students in their group well, be aware of their interests and accomplishments, and support their participation in wider school life. 

Positive Education Mentors are, at all times, supported by Positive Education Leaders, who are charged with the care and support of the whole year level. If students raise personal issues or if incidents arise that their Mentor is unable to manage, Mentors will refer the matter to the appropriate Positive Education Leader. In turn, if a matter requires it, the Leading Teacher of Positive Education may be involved.