The PAX / Shanti Program is designed to provide opportunities for students to focus on their inner self. PAX is the Benedictine value which means peace - it is not something that we sit about and wait for - we must pursue it, work for it, set out trying to achieve it. Shanti means ‘Inner Peace’ - Peace of Body, Peace of Speech and Peace of Mind. These two concepts together combine to create a beautifully written program for young adolescents. The program aims to enrich a student’s knowledge on wellbeing topics and teach students skills to step forward with an understanding of their own strength to positively adjust to the dynamic nature of their life.

Each weekly session flowed through 4 methods of teaching: Meditation/Breathing (10 min), Journalling (10 min), Teaching of a Wellbeing Topic/Skill (20 min), Physical Activity/Mindful Movement (40 min).

Sessions are closed with the Hawaiian Mantra HO’OPONOPONO Blessing.

We are very proud of the girls who entered into the space so beautifully and have taken away life-long skills for their future wellbeing. 

Maria Boulatsakos and Kay Cornett (PAX/Shanti Facilitators)