Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at VISS – Tilal.
Unless students feel safe and happy it is very difficult for any meaningful learning to take place. As such, our ‘Culture of Care’ has been carefully developed to ensure all our students are ready to learn.
The Wellbeing model is built on the VISS Values, the principles of positive psychology, and a restorative justice based approach to behaviour support. The Behaviour Success model is closely linked to all of these, with the setting of high expectations, and a focus on building, maintaining and repairing damage to relationships between students, as well as between students and staff.
We believe that success for our students can only be achieved through a three-way partnership of student, teachers and parents. For this reason, regular and open communication with parents about academic issues and wellbeing issues, is a priority.
VISS Values in Action
Our VISS Values guide our approach and our expectations. We celebrate the successes of students in these five key areas.
| Striving for EXCELLENCE | Shown through always trying your best, in class, on the playground, in sports and all school activities. |
| Celebrating DIVERSITY | Shown through understanding and respecting all people of all ages, no matter their gender, race, nationality, religion or even taste in music. |
| Showing INTEGRITY | Shown through consistent positive behaviour no matter who is or isn’t watching. |
| Prioritising LEARNING | Shown through an attitude that clearly indicates that learning is the most important aspect of school. |
| Valuing COMMUNITY | Shown through caring for all people in the VISS community and beyond, and doing all you can to ensure that those you come in contact with are comfortable and happy. |
House System
All students belong to one of our 4 houses (Falcons, Gazelles, Leopards and Scorpions) and promotes a sense of connectedness, belonging and team spirit. House Captains are elected by the students and support with the organisation and smooth running of sport and other fun team building activities.
