The Science of Thriving - A Whole School Approach

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Andrea, the Head of Well-being at the British School Jakarta, discussing the science of well-being and a whole school approach to thriving.

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of the Thriving Matters Podcast. It is such a privilege to share this conversation with you because we are joined by one of Australia's most thriving educators, Andrea, who is currently doing absolutely amazing work as the Head of Well-being at the British School Jakarta (BSJ) in Indonesia. Andrea is truly an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things in life and work, and today we’re diving deep into what it really means to build a whole culture of well-being—not just for students, but for the entire village. The Science of Thriving We often hear the words "wellness" and "well-being" used interchangeably, but Andrea brings us back to well-being science. This isn't just about transient happiness; it’s a scientifically informed, robust approach to how people feel good and function well. It’s about building a psychological toolkit that sets students up for success long after they leave the school gates. The BSJ Blueprint: A 10-Year Vision What’s happening at British School Jakarta is nothing short of incredible. Andrea has curated a 10-year strategic direction called the BSJ Blueprint for Well-being. It’s Co-designed: This wasn’t a top-down…

People in this episode

Host: Carrie

Guest: Andrea

Topics covered

• well-being
• education
• psychological toolkit
• whole school approach

Keywords

• thriving
• BSJ Blueprint
• wellness
• appreciative inquiries

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BSJ Blueprint

Places: Australia, Indonesia, Jakarta

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