Living Well at Chatham Hall is designed to remind community members of the multi-dimensional aspects of their lives and the holistic nature of overall health.
This initiative is designed to align with our belief and commitment that health, wellness, and balance should be at the center of all we do. This mindset allows us to infuse the nine dimensions into campus life to develop exciting opportunities in curricula and academic programs, initiatives for afternoon activities, priority points for advisory chats and themes for our grade-level programs. Living Well will grow alongside our students as it assists them in learning more about themselves, their communities, and ultimately their world.
9 Dimensions of Living Well
Emotional
The active progress of recognizing, understanding, and accepting one’s emotions.
Environmental
An evolving attention to all of our surroundings, natural, constructed, and digital, and the relationships between them.
Financial
Exposure to financial literacy with the goal of a positive mindset toward finances so students and adults have the tools to balance sound financial decisions in an ever-changing personal landscape.
Inclusive
Requires treating individuals, each other, fairly and respectfully for who they are while creating a community where all people can thrive, feel safe, be empowered and have balanced involvement in the life of our School.
Intellectual
A rigorous educational program that encourages balance of intellectual growth, creativity, and personal responsibility.
Occupational
A balance between work and rest for students and adults.
Physical
The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life, which includes the balance of physical activity, nutrition, sleep and mental well-being, and allows us to get the most out of our daily activities without undue physical or mental stress.
Social
Striking a balance between meaningful group and independent time that builds life skills used on and off campus and prepares girls for future networking.
Spiritual
An individual's awareness and balance of their unique search for meaning and purpose in life.
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Living Well in Action
Emotional
Full-Time Counselor
Dorm Advisors
Advisors
Majority of faculty reside on campus
Animals visits and faculty pets
Prefects/Honor Council (student leaders)
Old Girls Mentorship
Chatham 101
LINK Groups
Local Resources
Physical
24/7 nursing staff for students and adults and nurse practitioners on campus twice a week
Athletic opportunities year round for all students
Musical theatre and dance
Yoga
Riding
Winter Conditioning
Fitness Trails
Chatham 5K and Turtle Nation Virtual 5K
Weekend Activities
Fitness Center
Healthy Dining
MEOWS (Monday Evening Outdoor Walks)
Social
Weekend Activities
Afternoon Programs
Team Breakfasts
Team Trips
Service Opportunities
Breaks
Advisory Program
Rotating Meal Tables
LINK Groups
Holidays & Community Traditions
Clubs
Hammocks
Student Commons & Kitchen
Spiritual
15-minute meditations with Mother Becky
Course Options
Yoga
Support with Confirmation
Centering Prayers
Trips to Local Churches*
Three Weekly Chapel Services
FOCUS
Rituals
Touchstones
Bible Study
Choir
Senior Chapel Talks
Pastoral Counseling
An all girls boarding and day school in Southern Virginia, Chatham Hall prepares girls for college and for productive lives. Our innovative academic program offers Advanced Placement courses, global study and travel, as well as project based learning. Our athletic teams regularly compete at the State level and our exceptional riding program is nationally recognized. We foster the intellect and character of each student and, through our Honor Code, live in a community of trust. Grounded in its Episcopal heritage, the school welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.