{"id":17195,"date":"2021-08-26T17:54:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T09:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=17195"},"modified":"2024-04-12T11:44:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T03:44:40","slug":"how-student-well-being-is-given-due-focus-at-owis-suntec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/how-student-well-being-is-given-due-focus-at-owis-suntec\/","title":{"rendered":"How Student Well-Being Is Given Due Focus at OWIS Suntec"},"content":{"rendered":"

Student well-being in primary school has a strong role to play in children\u2019s academic success and socio-emotional development. At One World International School, we have worked hard to create an environment that promotes the well-being of each of our students – and we will be carrying that effort forward at the OWIS Suntec campus.
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What is Well-Being?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are many ways to define well-being. For this article, we define \u201cwell-being\u201d as referenced in the widely-accepted World Health Organisation definition of mental health: “Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Well-being can be divided into several categories, including emotional, physical and social well-being and so on. Emotional well-being is the ability to manage one’s emotions and feel happiness. Physical well-being is the ability to take care of oneself with a good diet and healthy habits. Finally, social well-being is the ability to develop a social network that is meaningful and rewarding.<\/p>\n

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The different aspects of s<\/em>chool-going children\u2019s well-being<\/h4>\n
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While adolescents and teenagers have to deal with the stress of academic pressure, peer relationships and any change of circumstances in their homes, younger children also have emotional reactions to positive and negative changes. For instance, the transition from Early Childhood to Primary or Primary to Secondary grades or the changing of schools during relocation could cause some anxiety in children. \u00a0
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Student well-being during the pandemic has been a major point of concern for parents and educators. Since 2020, students have endured frequent school closures, social distancing in classrooms and sports, disruptions to their regular schedule, inability to participate in certain classes (like band practice, chorus, etc.) and travel restrictions that have prevented them from visiting family members, friends and loved ones.
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Children can suffer a variety of problems due to the stress they’ve experienced in the last year. Some may have trouble sleeping, others may develop clingy behaviour, irritability or may become withdrawn.
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At home, parents can check in with their children and encourage them to talk about their day and difficulties. Further, a balanced diet and healthy habits such as exercise and a good night\u2019s rest have a role to play in the overall well-being of children.<\/p>\n

What is the role of schools in promoting well-being?<\/h4>\n
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Students are with their teachers five days a week, so it’s no surprise that schools play an essential role in the well-being of their students:<\/p>\n