Social wellbeing involves a person’s relationships with others and how that person communicates, interacts and socialises with others.

It can also relate to how people make friends and whether they have a sense of belonging.

At St Ninian’s High school we aim to promote good social wellbeing in all aspects of school life. We have:

• A wide range of extracurricular clubs
• A large number of school trips including both day and residential trips
• Social events such as School Discos, Family Ceilidhs and School Shows
• A zero tolerance policy to bullying

Every pupil has a designated Pastoral Care teacher who is there to offer guidance and support.

Further support can also be offered from the Youth Counsellor – Supports young people in school if anything is worrying or upsetting them. For example a death, family relationship difficulties, friendship issues, feeling sad/down, low self esteem, not coping well.

Useful links

Young Scot website – Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity. They provide young people, aged 11–26, with a mixture of information, ideas and incentives to help them become confident, informed and active citizens. http://www.youngscot.org/

Scotland’s Anti-bullying Service http://www.respectme.org.uk/

Staying safe online http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/