Mind Body Spirit
A multidimensional, holistic approach to wellness and growth, encompassing academic, social, emotional and digital intelligence.
The Pymble Ladies’ College Mind-Body-Spirit Framework is a multidimensional, holistic approach to wellness and growth, encompassing academic, social, emotional and digital intelligence.
The framework serves as an active process through which we equip our young women with the knowledge and skills to harness their inner strengths and make positive choices in life.
It recognises there are many opportunities to support wellness and growth. Understanding one’s self and the strengths we bring to a challenge is a key part of our education and assists our girls development into influential and compassionate women.
Mind
| relationships | awareness | resilience | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHAT | Our connection to ourselves, each other and the community | Recognition of the emotional, psychological and social factors that influence how we think, feel and act | Psychological strength to be optimistic in the face of adversity |
| HOW | Foster social and emotional skills that nurture a sense of belonging to one’s self, our family and friends, community and culture | Develop an understanding and appreciation of ourselves and others, and the unique strengths we bring to our community | Build protective strategies to adapt and recover from challenges |
| WHY | A sense of belonging and connection are key elements of a flourishing student | Greater understanding of ourselves and our actions leads to more harmonious and respectful communities | Empowers us to emerge stronger with an optimistic perspective on life |
Body
| LIFESTYLE | |
|---|---|
| WHAT | Healthy behaviours to enhance our growth and development |
| HOW | Encourage and promote optimal exercise, nutrition, sleep and technology habits as foundations of successful learning |
| WHY | Promotes positive self-esteem, opportunities for social connection and healthier communities |
Spirit
| purpose | character | |
|---|---|---|
| WHAT | Understand and harness our unique gifts to positively contribute to society and reach our fullpotential | Personal qualities that shape who we are and what we will become |
| HOW | Engage in meaningful activities that leverage our gifts and talents and help us connect with ourselves and others | Explore and define what drives us, how we view the world and what we value in our lives and in our community |
| WHY | Gives us a sense of direction and motivation to contribute in a way that can change the world for the better | Motivates and influences our decisions and actions towards positive change in our community and beyond |