Wellbeing is a very broad term which can be defined as ‘feeling good and functioning well’. At Waimea College we explicitly teach wellbeing in Ako lessons, giving students tools to thrive.

Growth Mindset
One of the key skills of a well mind is the ability to have a growth mindset when learning new skills. A student with a growth mindset knows their brain is always developing and has the potential to learn new things all their life. To learn how to use growth mindset language with your teen, check out Growth Mindset For Parents | Growth Mindset Parenting 

Hikoi to Hauora
Teenagers can experience big emotions. At Waimea College we use the Hikoi (journey) to Hauora (wellbeing) scale to help staff and students recognise and self-regulate their emotions throughout the day. Students have been reminded of Hikoi to Hauora in Ako this term and learnt about strategies to handle each stage of emotions.