Personal Development
What is Personal Development?
Personal Development refers to the activities and experiences that help you develop your skills, character, and awareness. It involves learning new skills, expanding your knowledge, understanding yourself better, and developing the qualities needed to succeed in life. It is about becoming the best version of yourself.
Why is Personal Development Important?
Developing personally goes beyond academic success. It prepares you for the challenges of the adult world, helps build strong and positive relationships, and is crucial for your overall happiness and satisfaction in life. It makes you adaptable and eager to learn throughout your life.
How does FBA Support Your Personal Development?
- PSHCEE education: Dedicated PSHCEE lessons where you learn about topics like goal-setting, decision-making, emotional wellbeing, and healthy relationships. These lessons help you develop important life skills and personal qualities.
- Assemblies: Themed assemblies throughout the year on key topics
- Extracurricular Activities: From sports teams and music clubs to debate teams and art classes, these provide the chance to learn new skills, work in teams, and lead projects. These experiences are invaluable in teaching you about commitment, cooperation, and leadership.
- Enrichment opportunities: Offering exposure to new experiences and perspectives to foster personal growth and development. Enrichment is provided in the form of school council, educational trips, guest speakers, workshops and more.
- Careers: Benefit from expert career guidance with our resident Careers Advisor.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing: As a school, we prioritise your mental and physical health through various initiatives, ensuring that you are supported, including; Counselling through HEST, Mentoring from KickStart, Mental Health Workshops, on-site School nurse, Sports Activities and The Platform – FBA’s dedicated internal Wellbeing referral facility.
For more information about what we offer click here to view the FBA Personal Development Booklet
