Mastering mindfulness

Mindfulness, which has been shown to help mental wellbeing, involves paying attention to what is going on inside and outside yourself, moment by moment. By becoming more aware of the present moment, through mindfulness practices, you can enjoy the world around you more, as well as develop a better understanding of yourself.

Ms McWhirter, from our School’s Geography Department, explains: “In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to prioritise our mental health and one way to do so is through mindfulness. To support this, some of our Year 12 have been participating in mindfulness masterclasses as part of their Liberal Studies lessons. This provides a supportive and welcoming environment for our sixth formers to come together and practice mindfulness techniques, including meditation, gratitude discussions, exercise, and other relaxing activities.

“Our goal is to help our young people reduce their stress, improve their focus, and foster a greater self-awareness.”

Wetherby Senior’s Liberal Studies options help our sixth formers extend their learning beyond the A Level curriculum, building valuable skills and knowledge for future study and the workplace. Our Liberal Studies classes, which change each term, mean our boys can explore subjects linked to a university course that interests them or examine topics linked to their A Level studies and life in our Sixth Form.