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Wellbeing at the core

The Happiness Programme.

In line with the UAE’s happiness programme for its people, Arcadia Education has devised its own for its pupils — ensuring happiness, contentment and the holistic development of every child.

Holistic development

Educating the whole child.

The purpose-designed programme aims to fully educate the child, ensuring happiness and contentment within pupils. It is built around the holistic development of every learner — nurturing healthy bodies, healthy minds and grateful hearts.

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What it includes

A progressive wellbeing curriculum.

Nutrition

Healthy choices

Teaching children to make healthy choices regarding diet and nutrition.

Movement

An active life

Exercise programmes built into school life to promote a healthy body and mind.

Gratitude

Giving & gratitude

Creating opportunities for pupils to appreciate and practice giving and gratitude.

Balance

Digital detox

Drawing children to outdoor education and games for a healthier balance.

Arcadia pupil playing the keyboard
Mindfulness

Calm minds, aware hearts.

Arcadia Education embraces the concept of mindfulness — enabling pupils to calmly acknowledge and accept their thoughts and feelings.

The curriculum allows pupils to practice mindfulness through discussion groups, breathing techniques and self-awareness strategies.

A happier child learns better.

See the Happiness Programme for yourself.