Australia, Melbourne
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The school has a wellbeing program embedded across all years, anchored in the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Lauriston's core values. Eight wellbeing domains underpin the personal development curriculum, including Self-Awareness, Healthy Holistic Habits, Emotional Awareness, Mindsets, Positive Direction, Positive Relationships, Role Modelling and Looking Outward. SHINE is the wellbeing program for Years 7–12, focusing on developing social and emotional skills, self-confidence and resilience. The wellbeing program includes The Resilience Project, Bodyworks Health and Wellbeing, Social Stencil, Bravehearts, Cyber Safety, Year 5 Courage Conference and the Year 6 Leadership Program. Student voice and inclusivity are integral to wellbeing, with the Student Representative Council and opportunities to contribute to wellbeing policy and activities.
Lauriston is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all students. Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities are made through Student Support Group processes in consultation with the student, parents or carers, teachers and, if appropriate, treating practitioners. Lauriston acknowledges and responds to the diverse needs, identities and strengths of all students. Lauriston upholds inclusion and diversity and does not tolerate discrimination.
English as an Additional Language Classes are offered as part of Lauriston's co-curricular offerings.
Howqua provides wellbeing support with a dedicated team of over 20 staff, including psychologists and nurses available at any time, to care for the girls' wellbeing. The environment supports daily opportunities for wellbeing and intrapersonal development through outdoor and campus activities.
The school follows the Victorian Child Safe Standards and embeds child safety and wellbeing across leadership, governance and daily practice. Lauriston has a suite of Child Safe Standards policies, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Policy for Students, Code of Conduct, Mandatory Reporting Policy and related procedures. Staff and volunteers are screened, trained and required to report concerns immediately.
Lauriston Girls' School is a private day school for girls aged 0–18 in Australia. It combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Years 11–12, offering IB or VCE. The school teaches in English and offers French, Chinese and Latin, with subjects across English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. A distinctive feature is the Howqua program, a five‑day immersive residential study experience covering Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, emphasising wellbeing and outdoor learning. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—guides learning. A 10‑year Masterplan, completed phases by late 2022, has modernised facilities including the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre and contemporary learning spaces, plus the Howqua campus. Co‑curriculars include Sport, Music, Drama and clubs such as Model UN, STEM Club and Amnesty International Support Group, fostering leadership and service for international families.