Murray Bridge High School - Public Education Awards 2025

Finalist: Excellence in Collective Wellbeing Award Wellbeing Team Murray Bridge High School Ngarrindjeri Country Embedding proactive wellbeing across school and community The Wellbeing Team at Murray Bridge High School (MBHS) has established a proactive framework that embeds wellbeing across all layers of school life. Guided by student and staff voice, initiatives include the MBHS Rewards Program, Student and Staff Responsibilities and a wellbeing website with a self-referral system. These tools have led to improved attendance (+9%), stronger emotional engagement, and over 18,000 instances of positive behaviour acknowledged. A student-led Wellbeing Group drives initiatives and strengthens peer connections, while partnerships with external agencies provide wraparound support. With systems now adopted by other schools, MBHS demonstrates how intentional, data-informed practice can create a culture of belonging, collaboration and sustainable wellbeing.