Internationally, as well as in NSW, there is an increasing focus on student wellbeing in recognition that the school years contribute to the development of the whole child. Research tells us that when students see purpose and meaning in their learning, experience positive relationships and connectedness to others, demonstrate emotional self regulation, feel safe and are physically active they have better school, work and life outcomes.
Learning, therefore, must respond to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students.