Wimbledon High School Promote Purpose Through Play

At Wimbledon High School GDST, the concept of playful scholarship is central to helping girls grow intellectually and personally — even in senior years. Drawing on developmental psychology and the idea of whakamana (to empower), the school’s Playful Scholarship Portfolio (PSP) fosters academic curiosity, leadership, and personal growth.

Through five key elements — Curriculum, GROW, Community, Pursuits, and Futures — PSP encourages girls to move beyond grades and engage deeply with ideas. They’re recognised for originality, trusted with responsibility, and mentored to grow with confidence and agency.

A standout feature is the mentoring model, which blends challenge with support. Teachers and older students act as genuine mentors, helping girls reflect on both outcomes and the habits behind them.

Ultimately, PSP promotes a purposeful adolescence — one where girls are empowered to explore, question, and shape their world, rather than just meet expectations. It shifts education from a means to an end to a journey of meaning and discovery.