Pod on Purpose

In this insightful episode, Sian May, our Head of School, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with renowned Positive Education expert, David Bott. The focus of this session is to delve into the core psychological needs of children and how meeting these needs can significantly impact their overall wellbeing. By leveraging principles from Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Science, the conversation aims to provide practical strategies for parents, educators, and the community to help children in thrive emotionally and mentally. Linkswebsite:https://www.thewellbeingdistillery.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfbott/?originalSubdomain=auBook: 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (And How We Can Get Them Right)

Environmental scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis discusses his expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, importance of addressing climate change, revolutionizing education for sustainability, and encouraging young individuals to pursue environmental science and exploration. He also shares fond memories from his time at Alice Smith school.

Sian May, Head of School, and Prof Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost of Heriot Watt University, discuss the importance of self-awareness in education, the shift in leadership qualities, impactful initiatives and student leaders at Alice Smith School, and the power of collaboration in helping younger generations find their purpose and meaning in education.

This is the Alice Smith "Pod on Purpose" podcast, your globally available brain-booster, and you can listen everywhere – even during lunch break. Join us as we chat with game-changers, education rockstars, and worldly explorers!Links onlineSchool website: www.alice-smith.edu.myThis was produced by The Bonjour Agency.