Visible Wellbeing, Visible Growth at Rugby School Japan
Rugby School Japan held their annual Wellbeing Day in September.
Nurturing the Whole Person: Wellbeing at the Heart of Rugby School Japan
At Rugby School Japan (RSJ), education is about more than academic achievement—it’s about developing the whole person. Central to this mission is the school’s “Whole Person, Whole Point” philosophy, which places wellbeing on equal footing with intellectual growth. This commitment came vividly to life during RSJ’s recent Wellbeing Day, a dedicated space in the school calendar that prioritises emotional health, connection, and personal growth for every member of the community.
A Community Grounded in Wellbeing
The annual Wellbeing Day at Rugby School Japan (RSJ) serves as a powerful symbol of the school’s values. Far from being a token gesture, the event underscores RSJ’s belief that wellbeing is a foundational element of education. The day encouraged students and staff alike to pause, reflect, and engage in activities that promote mental and emotional health.
Inspired by Visible Wellbeing
RSJ’s approach draws from Professor Lea Waters’ Visible Wellbeing framework, which offers a practical model for fostering wellbeing in educational settings. The framework’s six domains—strengths, emotional management, attention and awareness, relationships, coping, and habits and goals—guide the school’s efforts to support both pupils and staff in flourishing beyond academic metrics.This aligns seamlessly with RSJ’s broader educational mission: to shape confident, self-aware individuals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to society. At RSJ, education is not just about knowledge acquisition—it’s about character development and personal growth.
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Supporting Staff to Support Students
RSJ recognizes that wellbeing is a shared journey. By equipping educators with tools from the Visible Wellbeing framework, the school fosters emotionally supportive learning environments. Empowered staff create ripple effects that benefit every student under their care.
Embedding Wellbeing into School Life
More than a one-off event, Wellbeing Day reflects RSJ’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a culture where every individual feels safe, valued, and supported. By integrating wellbeing into the fabric of school life, RSJ ensures that its community members are prepared to thrive both within and beyond the classroom.Principal Tony Darby expressed gratitude to the staff who organized the day and to the students who participated with enthusiasm. Their collective engagement exemplifies the spirit of wellbeing that defines Rugby School Japan.
