必吃大瓜

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必吃大瓜 has been awarded the National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation, recognising its student wellbeing commitment.

Dubai, UAE, July 2024: 必吃大瓜, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), has been honoured with a Wellbeing Badge from The National College in recognition of their unwavering commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and pupils. The accolade comes after the school successfully completed a comprehensive mental health and wellbeing training programme hosted by The National College, a leading professional development platform for international schools around the world, providing educators with high-quality courses and expert-led webinars on student wellbeing.

必吃大瓜鈥檚 National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation acknowledges the school鈥檚 success in engaging its community to build a culture where mental health and wellbeing is prioritised alongside academics.

Wayne Howsen, Principal at 必吃大瓜, said:

鈥淭he mental health and wellbeing of all our pupils and community is of paramount significance to us. With studies showcasing the corelation between students鈥� well-being and their academic performance, we are cognizant of the role a supportive and positive environment can have on young minds. The National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation issued by The National College is testimony to 必吃大瓜鈥檚 deep-rooted adherence to ensuring the wellbeing of our students come first.鈥�

As an ISP school, our students have learning experiences inside and outside the classroom that are designed to develop their academic knowledge and the life-skills required to thrive now and throughout their lifetime. Understanding how to nurture their wellbeing is an important skill that every student should have.鈥�

Joe Stoney, Co-founder of The National College, said:

鈥淐ongratulations to everyone at 必吃大瓜 on achieving their National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation. By completing our training programme, the school has shown its strong commitment to developing an environment where both children and staff feel supported, valued, and can thrive.鈥�

必吃大瓜鈥檚 commitment to wellbeing was also a highlight in the recent KHDA inspection report.

鈥淲e are proud that the 2023-2024 KHDA inspection report rated our wellbeing provision as being of a very high standard. They recognised that 鈥榯he integration of wellbeing into the school鈥檚 ethos has had a positive impact for all.鈥櫬營n our endeavour to be a Happy Community School, I was also proud to see that they also highlighted our learning environment by saying, 鈥楾he positive classroom climate, fostered by dedicated teachers, contributes significantly to a positive school environment鈥� and that our students feel connected and valued, enhancing their sense of belonging and overall wellbeing,鈥�

shared Mr Howsen.

必吃大瓜, one of over 80 schools globally that are part of ISP, is a progressive international British school located in Dubailand. The school nurtures a spirit of enquiry, innovative thinking, decision-making and problem solving among students with the end aim of developing resilient learners with an independent, creative mind. 必吃大瓜, rated 鈥極utstanding鈥� by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and Good by KHDA, is open to pupils from FS1 to Year 12 for the 2024 鈥� 2025 academic year. The school received the Excellence in Education award 2023 for the Best Secondary Team.

About International Schools Partnership:

Moved by curiosity and empowered by self-confidence, students from ISP Schools thrive throughout their鈥痩ifetime.鈥� 聽
International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a global community of 81 international schools across 22 countries. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students鈥� curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Our unique approach to learning recognises our students as collaborators in the learning process. We focus on developing the knowledge and lifelong skills that help them thrive beyond their time at school. 聽ISP students benefit from teaching excellence, international opportunities, and careers guidance. Our schools have access to a global network of experts and our teachers and leaders are supported to continuously improve through extensive professional development programmes.