For Students
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is present when students realise their abilitys, take care of their physical wellbeing, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and have a sense of purpose and belonging to a wider community.
Wellbeing in Scoil Chonglais aims to:
- Provide learning opportunities to enhance the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of students.
- Support students in developing important life skills and in building a strong sense of connectedness to their school and to their community.
- Make the school’s culture and ethos and commitment to wellbeing visible to students.
- Develop student agency about their wellbeing and their capacity to talk about it.
- Encourage young people to take responsibility for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
- Ensure that wellbeing is supported through learning and teaching that helps students feel confident, connected and actively engaged in their learning.
We have embraced a whole school approach and aligned the planning for our Wellbeing programme with our school ethos, policies and practice and SSE. We aim to provide opportunities for the inclusion of the six indicators of wellbeing in all aspects of school life, so that the wellbeing experience is tangible for all students and staff. Our SSE includes a focus on Wellbeing and Ethos.
6 Key Indicators of Wellbeing:
Our key areas of focus are:
- Student Wellbeing
- Staff Wellbeing
- Ethos
- Physical environment
- Expectations and beliefs
- Teaching and learning
- Student voice
- Assessment practices
- School Policies
- Student support systems
- Partnership with parents and community
- Accessibility of sports and extra-curricular activities
Wellbeing in the Curriculum
Junior Cycle:
| Subject | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPHE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100 hours |
| CSPE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 100 hours |
| PE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 135 hours |
| Wellbeing | 1 | 1 | – | 65 hours |
| Total Wellbeing hours over 33.4 weeks x 3 yrs = 400 hours | ||||
Wellbeing Modules:
Transition Module – 11 weeks
- Completed in 1st year.
- Guides students in their transition from primary to post-primary school.
- Looks at developing self-management, personal and social skills to enable a positive transition.
Computers Module – 11 weeks
- Completed in 1st and 2nd year.
- Guides students in effectively using their devices in post primary school.
- Looks at developing key skills in being responsible, safe & ethical in using digital technology.
IMBVE (Identity, Multi-Belief and Value Education) – 11 weeks
- Completed in 1st and 2nd year.
- Guides students in exploring their values, fostering identity and belonging along with appreciating diversity of religion and beliefs.
Guidance Module – 11 weeks
- Completed in 2nd year
- Provides guidance and support for students.
A selection of the many activities and initiatives in Scoil Chonglais for Wellbeing in 2024-25:
