The Aquila School hosted its first student-led Wellbeing Forum, where students discussed mental health, wellbeing and school life.The Aquila School, which is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), recently hosted the Aquila Student Wellbeing Forum. This event brought together pupils and educators from ten prominent schools across Dubai to explore how to nurture the happiness, welfare, safety and health of students.The school, which has been highlighted in many ways for its focus on wellbeing, hosted the forum to reaffirm its commitment to enabling all students to prioritise wellness and initiate positive change within their schools.“Wellbeing is something embedded throughout The Aquila School and because of that we provide an environment where children thrive. They are happy, safe and learning. With this being recognised in our most recent inspection report as one of the highlights of our school, we felt it only right that we begin to engage the wider community in the discussion. As an ISP school, we empower students to be the next generation of changemakers through the opportunities they have outside of the classroom, such as the ISP MUN or our version of the Dragon’s Den – the Aquila Bird Cage. The Aquila Student Wellbeing Forum has really been an opportunity for students to lead the discussion about their own wellbeing – a conversation that has traditionally been led by adults,” said Wayne Howsen, Principal at The Aquila School.The forum featured an engaging agenda designed to encourage dialogue, reflection, and action. Attendees commenced the day with ice-breaker activities, which set a vibrant tone for the discussions ahead. The event also included a number of wellness activities, including yoga, mindful colouring, journaling, circuits, and meditation, which provided students with valuable tools and techniques to build friendships, manage stress better and overcome feelings of isolation.Participating schools included Jebel Ali School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, Repton Dubai, Kent College Dubai, GEMS FirstPoint School, Hartland International School, Safa Community School, and Star International School, Al Twar, Star International School, Mirdif, and The Aquila School – representing a diverse array of educational institutions committed to prioritising student wellbeing.