“Wellbeing provision for the physical, social and emotional health of the pupils lies at the heart of the pastoral programme and is a very significant strength of the College, devised around the principles of positive psychology.” – COBIS Report 2021
At MCM, we would like parents to be fully aware of what we are doing to support pupils Wellbeing, why we are doing this and what can be done at home in order to bring maximum benefit to our pupils. This is one element of our commitment to incorporate aspects of positive psychology within our wider curriculum so we are thoroughly preparing our pupils for successful and purposeful futures, whatever they choose to do with their lives.
There is no shortage of relevant issues we wish to share with you so you are better informed about what we are doing to develop ‘life skills’ such as confidence, character, kindness, compassion and resilience at MCM. In doing so I hope you can better see how we are providing a foundation which will help your child to flourish and also inform you on things that can be done at home to help embed these life skills in your child.
Growing up in the modern & digital world is not easy and the pressures on young people today are manifold and complex. There are, however, tremendous opportunities available to those who are prepared for the challenges ahead: who look to learn new things, who build positive relationships, who make positive contributions to the lives of others and the environment; who lead healthy lives, who can express feelings and emotions, who celebrate their own successes and the successes of others. At MCM we recognise we are educating leaders of the future and all of the above are required if they are to lead with distinction and be happy in the process. All of this will be made easier if the messages from MCM and from home are consistent and clear in terms of establishing this foundation for future flourishing.
Wellbeing Blog
‘Sympathy, or Empathy?’ | Parent Wellbeing blog
A wise and much-respected character in fiction, Atticus Finch, tells his daughter Scout that ‘You never really understand a person […]
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Speaking of Well-being | Parent Wellbeing Blog
Speaking of well-being… Malay: kesejahteraan Spanish: bienestar. Chinese: 健康快乐 French: bien-être. Japanese: 幸福で満たされている状態 German: Wohlbefinden. I first had […]
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A Guide to Effective Exam Revision
Exam season is upon us. From internal assessments to exams that will help determine university predicted grades, without forgetting the […]
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Embracing your Inner Child | Parent Wellbeing Blog
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Parent Wellbeing Blog | Reflections on Spirit and Community
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Diving and Wellbeing | Parent Wellbeing Blog
Final few shutter clicks as my camera flash floods the hotel room with light. I’ve just set up my camera […]
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Transcendence & the Power of Self-Reflection for Growth
Good ideas are not born out of a vacuum. For most of human history, there has been a build up […]
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Procrastination, Focus, and Letting your Mind Wander | Parent Well-being Blog
When was the last time you thought about nothing and anything? Focus. This is a word I use on […]
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Ancient Chinese Methods to Relieve Stress | Parent Wellbeing Blog
“Where there is no movement there is pain. Where there is movement there is no pain.” – Traditional Chinese saying […]
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Three Simple Ideas for Greater Wellbeing
This is the final Wellbeing Blog of the term and it is my pleasure to have the opportunity to write […]
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The Wind in the Willows Mangroves | Parent Wellbeing Blog
[with apologies to Kenneth Grahame] Ratty, Mole and Badger sauntered down the well worn track towards the lake, or […]
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Tsunamis and Grief
Actor Richard E Grant, having recently lost his wife, said, “Grief hits us like tsunamis as we try and put […]
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The Power of Conversation in the Digital Age
Observing one of our recent Friday well-being sessions, I was reminded of the immense impact of conversation on interpersonal connections. […]
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The New Normal | Parent Wellbeing Blog
When I had children, I am not sure what I expected. Difficulty, sure, but what did I expect them to […]
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Digital Wellness … “A Kind of Magic” | Parent Wellbeing Blog
“I want to break free” Having just completed the Long Exeat aka the first half term, many of us were […]
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Magritte’s Pipe and the exploding Octopus: a lesson in adaptability
A recent conversation found me on the wrong end of a 5 year-old’s wit after I admired his artwork. “What […]
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The Voices in Our Heads | Parent Wellbeing Blog
Do you ever notice that small voice inside your head? The one that might give you a pep talk in […]
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The Important Moment | Parent Wellbeing Blog
“Every day, everywhere our children spread their dreams beneath our feet and we should tread softly.” Ken Robinson I […]
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A Lesson from Childhood | Parent Wellbeing Blog
Get creative: how doing something practical, just for the fun of it, can create a sense of purpose and release. […]
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The Teaching of Wellbeing | Parent Wellbeing Blog
The College Scheme of Work for the Michaelmas Term 2021 “Well-being is not a destination, but a process. It’s […]
Read More ›Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the blog articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Marlborough College Malaysia. Examples of analysis performed within the articles are for illustrative purposes only as they are based on very limited and dated open source information.
