Belongingness is at the core of what it is to be human. It motivates our daily actions, our fundamental beliefs and values. Throughout our lives, each of us develops understandings of what belonging is and how to negotiate our belonging through the structures of family, friendships, and community. This special themed issue of the International Journal of Whole Schooling focuses upon the role of belonging in the drive to develop more inclusive schools, which create learning spaces for all students. The eight principles of Whole Schooling frame the discourse and help to contextualize the articles in this themed issue.