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Positive education is gaining traction in Singapore Schools. One of the few schools in Singapore, and among the pioneers in Asia, that adopted the principles of positive education in crafting a well-being curriculum is Westwood Primary School (WWPS). WWPS adopted a whole-school approach to positive education that was framed within the larger framework of the Singapore national curriculum. This case study describes the school’s journey in positive education, including its conceptualization and enactment of a well-being curriculum framework—THRIVE. Voices from the leaders, teachers and students of the school are presented to understand how the THRIVE framework is developed, applied and appreciated by key stakeholders. The challenges and enablers of adopting positive education in an Asian education setting are also described.
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Caleon, I.S., Hian, V.CY.C. (2023). Towards a School Culture Where Students Thrive: The Positive Education Journey of Westwood Primary School. In: King, R.B., Caleon, I.S., Bernardo, A.B.I. (eds) Positive Psychology and Positive Education in Asia. Positive Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5571-8_12
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