Supporting to lead the way\u00a0is Social-Emotional Counsellor, Matt Greenwood who saw huge shifts in the importance of wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
At BIS Hanoi, nurturing student wellbeing doesn\u2019t only focus on one thing. The school strikes a balance between meeting each child\u2019s physical (strong and healthy, well-rested, well-fed and well-hydrated), psychological (embracing a neutral or positive mind) and social (being part of a supportive and collaborative environment) needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Matt, having a focus on wellbeing in education at the British International School Hanoi<\/a> not only increases overall levels of student happiness, engagement, resilience and confidence, it also improves academic performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cJust as people struggle to concentrate when they experience worry, fatigue, or lack of motivation, poor student wellbeing can hinder academic achievement. Schools really have the power to lay the foundations for lifelong happiness and success when they care for students holistically,\u201d Matt said.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIn an increasingly complex world, students need more than just academic results to succeed. It\u2019s their sense of identity, resilience, and wellbeing skills that enable them to look after their physical, social and emotional health, ready to take on challenges that may not even exist yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n And it\u2019s not only the British International School Hanoi that\u2019s recognising the impact.\u00a0Research from Oxford University<\/a> by Departmental Lecturer in Research Methods Dr Ariel Lindorff shows the importance of wellbeing, too, highlighting improvements to academic attainment, mental health, self-esteem, self-efficacy, motivation, behaviour, and student retention.\u00a0<\/p>\n So, how does BIS Hanoi strengthen child wellbeing in education?\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not just a one-person job. The whole school community \u2013 teachers, parents and students \u2013 work together to nurture healthy and happy children. Students need consistent support from their families, teachers and friends to grow emotionally and socially, and to use their thoughts and feelings to develop personal awareness, emotional resilience, and social skills,\u201d said Matt.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the British International School Hanoi, a holistic approach to student wellbeing includes a range of initiatives and partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1. A bespoke wellbeing curriculum is tailored to empower students with the knowledge and skills to create their own futures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/production\/f45cd0b1c14ffa2a63725eb95100157a81bf44c9748d7a2aba14bdeccaff4a20\/BISH%2718_153_JPG.Jpg\")
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