Tartan+ Wellbeing Model
The Tartan+ Wellbeing Program connects a comprehensive, coordinated team including mentors, Heads of Year and House, Learning Diversity, Heads of Departments, health professionals, counsellors, co-curricular coaches and College Chaplains to support every student to be at their best.
What is the Tartan+ Wellbeing Program? How does it work?
Tartan+ is a tailored support initiative designed to make sure students at every touchpoint are heard and cared for throughout their BBC journey.
The model is built around a detailed approach that emphasises connection, relationships, and a sense of belonging. This is achieved both vertically (through our House system) and horizontally (through our year-level system).
How does the House system work?
Our House system fosters a sense of community and belonging, ensuring every student feels known, valued and connected. It promotes interaction between year levels in a variety of contexts, with boys competing together in interhouse competitions and participating alongside each other in a variety of enriching activities. These shared experiences establish a powerful social foundation that binds the Houses together as friends and brothers.
How does the year-level system work?
To compliment the House system, our year-level system provides structured support and safeguarding for students. This is achieved through dedicated initiatives run by our staff, including Heads of Year who specialise in the unique aspects of a particular age group. Boys are also supported by Assistant Heads of Year, who accompany the same cohort as they age through each year level, guaranteeing continuity of mentorship throughout their BBC journey.
Do the House and year-level systems interact at all?
In our Secondary School, the House and year-level systems combine in the form of Mentor Groups. Boys are grouped by House with other students from their year level for daily morning sessions conducted by Mentor Teachers, who actively monitor and maintain the ongoing welfare of students.
How else is Tartan+ embedded in daily student life?
We conduct a Thrive Wellbeing Survey four times every year. This helps us understand three areas of a student’s life: daily habits and routines, relationships and sense of belonging, and values and engagement.
This system is augmented by weekly lessons delivering an age-appropriate wellbeing curriculum, which allows boys to investigate the complicated aspects of growing up in a safe environment that prioritises context and clarity. The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is evidence based and empowers our students to recognise unsafe situations, build respectful relationships, and develop the skills and confidence to seek help and stay safe. Furthermore, we draw on a wealth of external professionals who provide our students with valuable education on life skills and safe behaviours.
