Mindful Classroom Design at Bentleigh Secondary College

How Bentleigh Secondary College Created a Mindful Learning Space

The Meditation & Indigenous Cultural Centre: A Case Study in Mindful Design

At Bentleigh Secondary College in Melbourne, Australia, students experience education differently. Their innovative Meditation and Indigenous Cultural Centre (M&ICC) demonstrates how mindful classroom design can transform learning environments.

Key Features of This Mindful Educational Space

• Transitional entryway: Students remove shoes and pause before entering
• Fluid, curved architecture by eco-conscious firm dwp|suters
• Calming materials: Polished wood columns and organic shapes
• Dedicated spaces for:
  • Meditation practices
  • Indigenous cultural education
  • Sustainability learning

Why Students Love This Mindful Approach

Designer Nick Cini explains the center uses "calming forms and materials" to create an atmosphere conducive to:

1. Focus and concentration
2. Cultural connection
3. Environmental awareness

The results speak for themselves - students are requesting more meditation classes due to the center's positive impact.

The Science Behind Mindful Classroom Design

Research shows that learning environment design significantly affects:

• Student wellbeing
• Academic performance
• Emotional regulation

This case study proves that intentional school architecture can support holistic education that nurtures both mind and spirit.

See the Mindful Design in Action

For visual examples of this innovative space, view photographs by Emma Cross showcasing the center's unique features.