Wellbeing | DESS Dubai

Wellbeing at @DESSdubai - British Curriculum, award winning, inclusive, not-for-profit provider of primary education in Dubai. Sister school to @DESCdubai

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Giving children an understanding of #mentalhealth and #wellbeing from an early age is crucial for our children to thrive and #flourish. Throwing back to the wonderful week that was #childrensmentalhealthweek2023 #Letsconnect #dessmindsyoungminds @MHWBLeads @KHDA

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@DESSyear1 1 Green students are showing excellent conflict resolution skills by using the steps in the #DESSpeaceprocess to solve some of the playtime disagreements we've had #collaboration #dessmindsyoungminds

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#DRSSYear2Blue Teachers are all ready for Crazy Hair Day! #childrensmentalhealthweek @DESSwellbeing

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#Dessconnects #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2023

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#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2023 Launch Day-Connect with creative clothing #dessconnects

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@DESSyear6 working together to tackle some of the #AntiBullyingWeek scenarios we have been discussing. Who was involved? How can they #ReachOut to improve the situation for everyone? #dessmindsyoungminds #beingwelldubai

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From our littlest learners right up to Year Six, we are exploring the importance of reaching out to one another this week #AntiBullyingWeek  #reachout 

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Our #ReachOutRocks are ready to go to classes. How will you reach out this week? Will you pass on a smile, a compliment or an invitation to play? We can’t wait to see all the different ways our students #Reachout this week #dessmindsyoungminds #beingwelldubai #AntiBullyingWeek

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All set and ready to #Reachout As we celebrate #AntiBullyingWeek our Student Wellbeing Leaders are taking action to reach out during play times and make sure their peers feel included #dessmindsyoungminds #leadersofthefuture #compassion #beingwelldubai

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@DESSyear5 are exploring the concepts of #sympathy #empathy and #compassion. We investigated some scenarios and then created exciting role plays, showing what the difference between all three are @UAEMoralEdu #dessmindsyoungminds

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@DESSyear4 are exploring the importance of #selfcare for our minds and bodies. We looked at activities which can improve our mood, our physical health and our #mentalhealth. What activities do you do to lift your mind, body and spirit? #dessmindsyoungminds #beingwelldubai

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@DESSyear1 demonstrating the power of #positiveaffirmations to talk about their #strengths using mirrors.What little superstars you all are! Which ‘I am’ statement would you say for yourself today? #dessmindsyoungminds #positiveeducation @KHDA

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Building resilience while bonding through breathing, we would like to say a huge thank you to Kad at Heal Hub Rehab, one of our #DESSalumni for welcoming us and giving us an unbelievable dopamine boost yesterday morning #wimhof #coldtherapy #staffwellbeing
#Dess60

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DESS staff prioritising health and wellbeing as we were welcomed to the incredible @HealHub_rehab to engage in a Wim Hoff breath work session and immersed ourselves in the ice pool for an invigorating cold therapy experience. #DESS60 #beingwelldubai #wellbeing

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What a privilege it was to have @AdrianBethune join our staff for #DESSBookClub to discuss all the wonderful strategies and approaches we can use to nourish and provide for our students and their wellbeing @DESSDubai

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@DESSyear6 had a super debate during #SocialStudiesWeek about healthcare. “Should healthcare be provided by the government or paid privately- which is more beneficial to a nation?” Which side do you agree with? @DESSsocials

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Some very happy steppers this morning! As we drew the #GreatDESStepChallenge to a close, we have our individual and team Top Steppers! Fantastic to see our wonderful staff prioritising their wellbeing through physical activity #beingwelldubai @DESSfs1 @DESSperform @DESSDubai

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@DESSyear2 Very proud of you superstar!

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@DESSyear5 These are absolutely amazing, great work @DESSyear5

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What would you include in your #friendship tower? These Year 3 and Year 4 students explored the characteristics of a good friend to build their towers strong #dessmindsyoungminds