Student Well Being

At EGPS, student well-being is a cornerstone of our holistic education approach. The Student Leadership (SLD) Committee, in collaboration with the Student Development Team (SDT), is committed to nurturing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for every student.

Together, we aim to:

• Foster a caring and inclusive school culture

• Equip students with resilient mindsets and life skills

• Cultivate a strong culture of Peer Bonding, Peer Helping, and Peer Influencing, led by our Peer Support Leaders (PSLs)

Peer Bonding – (Fostering Bonds and a Sense of Belonging to the school community)

We adopt a whole-school approach to build a network of positive peer relationships. Key initiatives include:

• Connectogram: A tool used to map student relationships, helping us identify students who may need additional social support and those who can positively influence their peers.

• Peer Support Leaders (PSLs): Trained student leaders who actively reach out to peers, build friendships, and promote inclusivity.

We also promote peer bonding through initiatives such as:

• Birthday Cards – celebrating each student’s special day

• Be a Buddy Programme – pairing students to encourage friendship and mutual support
  

Peer Helping – (Providing Practical help and Social-Emotional Support)

We believe that every student can play a role in supporting others. To build a culture of care, we:

• Provide opportunities for students to help one another

• Train students to recognize signs of distress in their peers

• Empower students to stand up for and support others in need

Peer Influencing – (Influencing mindsets, behaviours & advocating for well-being)

All EGPS students are encouraged to be positive role models. Students with leadership potential are selected as Peer Support Leaders (PSLs) and are given opportunities to:

• Influence peers through positive actions and communication

• Promote collaboration and empathy

• Lead initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the school community