WELLBEING & SUPPORT
Wellbeing and academic achievement are inextricably linked and interdependent. A holistic approach to wellbeing nurtures students’ emotional, social, and academic growth. It emphasizes the importance of student agency, the parent-schoolchild partnership, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Student Agency: We empower students to take ownership of their learning and personal development. By encouraging self-reflection and decision-making, students build confidence and resilience, essential components of well-being.
Parent-School-Child Partnership: We recognize that well-being thrives in a collaborative environment. Open communication and shared goals between parents, teachers, and students create a supportive network that addresses individual needs and celebrates achievements.
Sense of Belonging: We cultivate an inclusive community where every student feels accepted, respected, and valued. This sense of belonging enhances motivation, reduces anxiety, and strengthens emotional well-being, laying the foundation for academic success and personal growth. The AICS Wellbeing Programme comprises: Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), KIVA anti-bullying programme, Common Sense Digital Citizenship Programme and our Community Safety Agreement (CSA); our Community Safety Agreement was developed by staff, students and parents. Together, these elements create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for a fulfilling future.
To read more about our student wellbeing and support programmes please see page 52 of our school guide.
Members of the AICS Secondary safeguarding team are:
Lyndsay Gregory, Child Protection and Safeguarding Lead
Niké Yonkio, Primary Sandcastle Campus
Sanne Zaadnoordijk, Primary South Campus
The AICS is connected with Multisignaal
Sometimes a child or young person needs additional support while growing up. It could happen
that several professionals are simultaneously involved or providing support to a child/young person
It is important that these professionals are aware of each other as soon as possible, so that they can cooperate in order to resolve issues quickly.
Professional support organisations demonstrate their involvement with a student via MULTI Signal child/young person. MULTIsignal connects professionals involved with the same child, or a brother or sister. The AICS believes it is important for the professionals and
the family to work together. This way we ensure a coherent plan that suits the child/young person and the family.
To promote this collaboration, we indicate in MULTIsignal that we: are involved with children/young people who receive care/assistance from us. For more information please visit www.multi Signal.nl/regio-amsterdam.
AICS IS AN IB WORLD SCHOOL OFFERING THE FULL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME
