Wellbeing

At St Bede’s we believe that we are part of God’s creative process, providing the opportunity for each individual to flourish in order to serve the Common Good.

As a school community we are active in taking responsibility for supporting others and we believe that we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
(St. Bede’s Mission Statement)

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organisation) At St Bede’s Catholic High School we aim to promote positive mental health for every stakeholder. Appropriate consideration is given to working practices so that stakeholder’s wellbeing is nurtured.

‘For six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath for the Lord your God. You shall do no work that day. For in six days God made the heavens, earth and sea and all that these contain, but on the seventh day he rested, that is why Yahweh has blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.’ (Exodus 20:8-10)

In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to poor
mental health. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental
health support we can promote a safe and stable environment for staff.

At St.Bede’s we: