At Questfield, we believe that wellbeing is foundational to success and happiness. It permeates every aspect of our school environment, influencing how we teach, learn, and interact as a community.
What is Wellbeing?
Wellbeing refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. In the context of our school, it extends to mental, emotional, physical, and social health, all crucial for fostering a supportive and thriving educational environment.
Our Objective
Our goal is to integrate wellbeing into every facet of Questfield life. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where students, staff, and parents feel valued, supported, and connected.
At Questfield, we uphold twelve fundamental elements to ensure the genuine wellbeing of every individual in our community. These principles guide our actions and interactions, fostering a nurturing and positive environment for all members of our school community.
The 12 Elements of Genuine Wellbeing at Questfield
1. Recognition and Value: We ensure that every student and staff member feels acknowledged and valued, recognizing their unique contributions and presence within our community.
2. Celebration of Success: We take joy in celebrating our achievements, both big and small, reinforcing a culture of appreciation and positive reinforcement.
3. Constructive Feedback: Our feedback is always constructive and positive, aimed at fostering growth and development while maintaining self-esteem and motivation.
4. Cultural Caring: We cultivate a culture of genuine care, where the well-being of each individual is a priority, and support is readily available.
5. Empathetic Listening: Active and empathetic listening is fundamental in our interactions, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected
6. Supportive Collegiality: We promote a sense of collegiality and mutual support, creating a cooperative and encouraging work environment.
7. Clear Expectations: We provide clarity in our expectations, goals, and directives, ensuring that every member of our community understands their role and the path ahead.
8. Balanced Workload: Our schedules and workloads are thoughtfully structured to maintain balance, prevent burnout, and promote overall well-being.
9. Professional Development: We offer comprehensive professional development programs, enabling our teachers to reach their full potential and excel in their roles.
10. Career Pathways: We facilitate professional growth by creating development paths for our teachers, supporting their career progression within Questfield or beyond.
11. Fair Compensation: Our pay scale is equitable and reflective of the value we place on our staff’s contributions, ensuring their financial security and acknowledgment of their professional worth.
12. Transparent Appraisal: Our performance appraisal system is clear and transparent, providing constructive feedback and recognizing accomplishments to foster personal and professional growth.
The eight principles to promoting a whole school to mental health and wellbeing at Questfield International College.
Or 8 principles to promoting a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing at Questfield are presented in the wheel diagram with ‘leadership and management that support and champion efforts to promote emotional health and wellbeing’ at the centre. Radially surrounding the core principle are the 7 other principles below, arranged in a clockwise manner:
• Curriculum teaching and learning to promote resilience and support social and emotional learning;
• Enabling student voice to influence decisions;
• Staff development to support their own wellbeing and that of students;
• Identifying need and monitoring impact of interventions;
• Working with parents and carers;
• Targeted support and appropriate referral;
• An ethos and environment that promotes respect and values diversity.
