Social, Emotional Health and Wellbeing
At EIA we look at providing a holistic education to the students. We are intentional about building a student that is physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually intact. That is why, beside the spiritual growth that we desire to see in the students, we aim to meet other needs that are essential to their growth.
The social and emotional health of our students is very important to us. We work closely with the students in our care, creating positive relationships of mutual trust and respect. We provide services like mentorship (see below) within a setting where each student is attached to a ‘family’, headed by a female or male staff member, whom they look up to, are accountable to and are able to go to if they have a problem.
During school days, students meet with their Home Room teacher each morning where notices are shared, devotions take place and any class events or challenges can be planned and/or discussed. The Home Room teacher is another adult that is available to counsel students if it is needed.
We observe our students carefully to note any signs of ill-health or struggle. The Boarding section liaises regularly with the Administration and teachers, to discuss the welfare of the students. If a student is having issues a coordinated plan is made to ensure that the student gets the support they need.
In addition, in a bid to raise leaders and global change makers, we have the School Senate that offers model leadership to the students and helps to represent student views and interests to the administration and vice versa. This allows the students to have a ‘voice’ within the school and the opportunity to express their views, preferences and issues to the Administration.
Mentorship Programs
The Mentorship program sees the students paired with an adult or older peer who can help them build confidence, resilience and social skills.
Mentors also help students develop aspirations and life enriching experiences.
How it works?
Mentors typically meet with their mentees one on one or in small groups.
Usually we have the mentors meet during school and they get to share a lot about life, academics and other aspects of life.
Mentors help the students develop critical social skills.
In other words they help walk the journey with the students academically and life too.
