Student Wellbeing Underpins our Success

The wellbeing of our students is our top priority. Happy, balanced students can concentrate, learn and blossom in every part of their lives.

People often ask how QMC achieves such amazing academic results. We believe it’s because our girls are well supported, well cared for, and know they belong. This allows them to spend their energy on learning and growing.

Our students are met at Wellington International Airport by a QMC team member, who then takes them to their new accommodation.

On arrival, we arrange for:

• Relaxed one-on-one chats with our Wellbeing Coach and school nurses so that students are comfortable with and know these key staff.

An in-depth orientation of the school and Wellington city.

• Two peer buddies: students in their class to show them around and invite them into their friend group.

Regular meetings with key staff such as their Dean and the international department.

• Monday sessions with their tutor class and teacher where they join in interactive wellbeing activities.

Fun Friday tutor class activities.

To help with integration and reduce stress students join a social sport (non-competitive and fun).

• No experience is needed as students learn together.

• Winning is not important. It's about fun and relaxation, not pressure.

Students are also encouraged to join cultural groups, so they make friends outside their year level.

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