Building a Robust Wellness Program: Lessons from International School Manila
Pedagogy & Curriculum
Wellness
Singapore 2025
Session Description:
At International School Manila, Wellness is not an add-on—it is a core part of our students’ learning journey. Our Grade 7 and Grade 8 students engage in a full year of Wellness programming, while Grades 5, 6, and 9 participate in semester-long courses. This structure is rare among international schools, and it reflects our deep commitment to supporting student health, well-being, and digital citizenship.
This session will provide insight into the systems and structures that make our program possible, the benefits of offering extended and sustained Wellness learning, and the challenges and sacrifices involved. We will share how our curriculum has evolved, why we believe this investment is essential, and how it has impacted student agency, belonging, and personal growth. Participants will walk away with practical ideas for designing, sequencing, and advocating for wellness programs that meet their students’ needs while advancing a whole-school vision for well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the rationale for embedding sustained Wellness programming in the middle years.
- Explore the benefits and trade-offs of a robust Wellness structure.
- Gain strategies for building systems and a clear “why” that sustains program longevity.
- Consider ways to adapt these structures to your own school context.
Intended Audience:
- Wellness, Health, and SEL Educators; Curriculum Coordinators; School Leaders Interested in Strengthening Well-Being Programs.
Conference Edition:
Singapore 2025
Singapore 2025
Job Role Applicability:
- Middle Years
Tags:
- Curriculum Planning
- Health & Wellness
Type of Session:
Conference Enhancement
Conference Enhancement
Most applicable to educators working in the following areas:
- Upper Elementary [Age 8 - 10]
- Middle School [Age 11 - 13]
- High School [Age 14 - 17]
