Preventing Bullying and Strengthening Wellbeing
At OPAC, relationships truly matter. As part of our commitment to student wellbeing, we continue to equip young people with the skills, empathy, and confidence they need to navigate challenges such as bullying. This includes supporting them whether they witness it, experience it, or unintentionally contribute to it.
As parents partner with us, we encourage you to read the article below, which provides practical tools for empowering your child against bullies and supporting them to ensure they do not become one themselves.
By encouraging kindness, compassion for those who are struggling, and a daily effort to be the best version of themselves, we help students grow into thoughtful, resilient, and responsible young people. Our hope is that when they graduate from OPAC, they carry these values with them, ready to make a meaningful and positive difference in the world.
Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
God bless,
Ms Alison Menzies
Deputy Head of Senior School – Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing Barometer Survey 2026
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an important annual check-in that helps our school better understand the wellbeing of our students. Each year, the survey provides valuable insights into young people’s experiences, highlighting areas of concern, recognising strengths and resilience and reinforcing the importance of early, preventative support.
This year, the survey has been reviewed and refreshed to further refine the information shared by parents and adult carers, helping provide a clearer and more meaningful overview of wellbeing across our school community. These updates support more accurate insights while maintaining the same commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
Your participation is strongly encouraged. We ask that you take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children, based on your observations from the past 12 months. All responses remain anonymous and are reported only in aggregate.
By capturing a broad picture of students’ emotional, social and mental wellbeing, the survey helps us respond more effectively to the evolving needs of our school community. The insights gathered assist in identifying emerging trends, areas of strength, and opportunities for early intervention, ensuring support can be targeted where it is needed most.
If any of the content raises concerns for you or your child, please contact the school or seek professional medical advice.
