SENIOR SCHOOL
Care
and Wellbeing
Not just Support, it’s Sisterhood
At Oxford High School GDST, pastoral support in the Senior School is personal, powerful, and woven into the fabric of daily life. Every girl is truly known, thanks to regular one-to-one tutor sessions that offer space for honest reflection, ambitious goal-setting, and real, tailored support.
Individual Strength, Collective Spirit
It’s not just about individual care; it’s about belonging to something bigger. Our House system forges a collaborative sisterhood, uniting students across year groups and creating a vibrant community where teamwork, shared purpose, and joyful traditions are the norm.
Here, the student voice isn’t just heard, it drives real change. Whether it’s renaming our SEND provision, leading referendums, or shaping school policy, girls are trusted to lead and empowered to make their mark.
Wellbeing that Builds Strength
Wellbeing is visible and student-powered, with themed weeks, workshops, and peer-led initiatives that build resilience and mutual respect. Our specialist PSHCE curriculum, delivered by dedicated staff and enriched by guest speakers, tackles the issues that matter most. From mental health and digital safety to diversity, inclusion, and ethical decision-making.
This is a school where pastoral care is a movement, not a box to tick, where every girl is supported to grow, lead, and thrive.
Becoming Life Ready
At Oxford High School GDST, we believe that education is about more than academic success, it’s about preparing young women to thrive in life. That’s why we created the Life Ready Programme, a bold, student-informed initiative that equips girls with the skills, confidence, and mindset to navigate the world with purpose and poise.
Our Life Ready programme is not a one-off workshop or a single lesson, it’s a whole-school experience. Throughout their Oxford High School journey, students are supported to grow into their most authentic, capable selves through a carefully designed programme that blends wellbeing, leadership, self-management, relationships, and real-world learning.
Student Voice in Action
Co-created with our students, Life Ready is a dynamic toolkit that supports students through adolescence with practical skills and emotional intelligence.
From digital safety and financial literacy to public speaking and wellbeing workshops, students are empowered to take ownership of their development so they can thrive, no matter where their journey takes them.
