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Section 5: Care and Wellbeing

What This Means for Our Boarding Students Student wellbeing is the primary goal of our Boarding Program. We will get to know each student as an individual and will provide an environment that allows them to thrive holistically so that they may find and pursue their passions. Boarding allows students to access the excellent education Havergal has been offering for more than 126 years. But we know that in order for students to succeed academically, they must also care for their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. This year will offer unique challenges and opportunities for our community. The family Dons will be playing critical roles in monitoring and supporting our students in the six areas outlined in our Wellbeing Framework: Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical and Environmental. When we return in the Fall, our focus will be in the areas of emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Students will each plan their individual wellbeing pathway in order to develop resilience and to improve connectedness to their community, under the guidance of their family Don. The Boarding Team is pleased to be working with Dr. Ian Chen, a member of the Havergal Board of Governors. ​ Dr. Chen is an adolescent medicine specialist providing mental health as well as puberty and developmental healthcare to teens and young adults. He has been an advocate for young people through various initiatives in the medical community. Dr. Chen is collaborating with our Boarding team to augment our Wellbeing Program so that students will be able to track and manage the physical, social, emotional, ecological, vocational, mental and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Our program is proactive and individualized for each student and based upon relationships of mutual respect and understanding. The Boarding team will work with students and parents to ​ guide you as you transition into Boarding and along every step of your journey with us. We are here to make sure that all students and parents are well and happy and engaged in our community. Our Boarding Program will allow students to develop skills which will set the stage for lifelong wellbeing.

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