Wellbeing

As ACS Cobham develops its ‘Ready to Thrive’ physical wellbeing space, there are many safe spaces and hubs across the school where students can access support from a variety of student services, such as learning support, counselling and peer support via our wellbeing ambassadors. With the correct support networks in place, students are encouraged to voice their issues and concerns through the appropriate channels which will help identify and address issues before they escalate further.

Through our Responsive Classroom approach, we create a safe and caring environment for students focused on building community and teaching children empathy and self-control. We use the zones of regulation to help children understand and manage their emotions, behaviour, and reactions to positively impact our community.

We actively involve students in decisions that affect them, benefiting their emotional health and wellbeing by helping them feel seen, heard, and known in the school, fostering a sense of belonging that helps them have some control over their lives.

Students from across the divisions have been nominated by their teachers and peers to become student wellbeing champions, ensuring that student voice is considered when addressing health and wellbeing issues and initiatives school-wide. Student wellbeing ambassadors meet regularly to discuss wellbeing campaigns.

Each class starts the day with a morning meeting which creates a strong community and a safe space for every child, regardless of our diverse backgrounds, to have a voice. In Lower School, our responsive classroom develops a sense of belonging and significance whilst having fun.

In Grade 4, students can volunteer to serve on the Student Council. Their purpose is to make a difference based on data collected from their fellow students and to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are embedded across the school.

ACS Cobham has its own Medical Centre with treatment rooms and a dedicated team of nurses who collaborate with a local GP and a team of first-aid trained staff to offer 24/7 medical support to our students. Our Medical Centre provides students with a safe place to receive medical care, advice on physical and mental health issues, and emotional support.

ACS Cobham aims to promote good health among our students, encouraging them to make healthy and positive lifestyle choices.

You can view more information about our policies here.