What We Provide
Learning and wellbeing support for students in Years 9 to 12
The Whole Student brings together academic and strategic support, wellbeing mentoring, nourishing meals and a genuine sense of community, all within a beautifully and intentionally designed study sanctuary in Hawthorn.
Academic and strategic support
High-achieving academic tutors who support students across multiple Year 9, Year 10 and VCE subjects
Individual goals and learning plans for each student
SAC and VCE exam preparation and tutoring
Study skills coaching including active recall, exam preparation, and note-taking systems
Executive functioning coaching including time management, organisation and prioritisation, and goal setting
Subject selection guidance for students navigating their subject and tertiary choices
Career and tertiary advice
Homework help
SEAS advice
Student progress updates: Feedback is available at any time. We use an ongoing assessment approach. Tutors will keep a record of your child’s progress after each session. You are welcome to contact the Head of Education to discuss how your child is tracking towards their goals
Students study in a group environment and receive individual tutoring as needed throughout the evening
Wellbeing mentoring
How we integrate student wellbeing into our sessions:
Providing nourishing food and sitting around the table eating together
A calm and considered study environment
We aim to empower our students so they leave each session feeling more organised, more capable and less overwhelmed
Conversations between tutors and students.
When a tutor sits down to help a student with their work, they may start a casual conversation about:
Sleep: How much is ideal and what gets in the way
Stress: Managing big workloads and exam pressure
Phone use: How to protect focus and create boundaries
Healthy Eating: What fuels the brain and body and what depletes it
Study-life balance: How to work hard without burning out
Exercise: For stress relief
Taking breaks: The importance of rest and having fun
Motivation: How to overcome procrastination
Self-belief: Positive self-talk, growth vs fixed mindset
Wellbeing mentoring at The Whole Student is not delivered as a separate program or curriculum. It is part of our culture.
A shared meal and a sense of community
Students sit and eat dinner together around a communal table. This shared meal is an important part of The Whole Student experience because it provides a sense of community.
A distinguishing feature of The Whole Student is the opportunity for students to connect with and learn from peers from different schools.
This creates the potential for new friendships and a genuine sense of belonging.
A hearty and nourishing meal service
We chose Dody Oliver Catering to provide our afternoon tea and two-course dinner because of their excellent reputation in Melbourne hospitality and their extensive experience providing freshly cooked meals for children in school environments.
Our goal is to provide food that is healthy and appealing to teenagers.
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Nourishing food that fuels the brain and the body
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Catering for a range of dietary requirements *
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Meals are prepared in a 100% nut free kitchen
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A full list of ingredients will be provided with each meal
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Water and herbal teas available throughout each session
Our four-week rotating menu may include:
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Banana & Blueberry Loaf
Orange & Poppyseed Muffins
Chocolate Muffins
Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins
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Wagyu Bolognese Lasagna
Italian Pork Sausage & Broccoli Penne Pasta
Taco Station
Shepherd’s Pie
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Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Apple & Cinnamon Oat Crumble with Dolloped Cream
Meringues with Strawberries & Cream
Fresh Fruit Salad & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
*We cater for the following dietary requirements: gluten-free, dairy- and lactose-free, vegan, nut-free, vegetarian and halal.
There may be cross-contamination with gluten.
Please disclose all dietary requirements and allergies at the time of enrolment, including anaphylaxis.
Give your child the support to achieve their potential
Applications for 2027 are now open. Apply today to join The Whole Student.
The learning environment
Every design decision for our study sanctuary at The Whole Student is made with the student's learning and nervous system in mind.
Our intention is to create a sense of calm, where students feel motivated, inspired and welcome the moment they walk through the door.
Warm layered lighting, paint colours chosen to promote a sense of ease and focus, soft and durable furnishings, round white oak tables, beautiful indoor plants in custom made planter boxes and a considered aesthetic that feels different to school.
We are a phone free environment; this is a deliberate policy. Students leave their phone in their bag when they arrive.
There will be a phone number provided should you need to contact your child.
We deliver all of this with a high level of experience and care, giving every student the opportunity to achieve their potential ATAR.
