Positive Education

Where Amazing Happens: Nurturing Hearts, Minds & Character for Life

Programme overview

A Global Paradigm Shift in Education

Sunmarke School is internationally recognised as a leader in Positive Education (PosEd), combining the science of Positive Psychology with world-class pedagogy. Our whole-school approach fosters wellbeing, character development, and academic excellence through intentional practices embedded across every phase.

Built to Help Students Flourish

Where Science Supports Wellbeing at Every Age

Our POSED (Positive Education) programme is designed for all students, from EYFS through to Year 13, nurturing wellbeing, resilience, and character development at every stage of their learning journey.

The Science Behind PosEd

Based on evidence from the University of Pennsylvania and Geelong Grammar School, PosEd improves academic achievement, social-emotional skills, and mental health. Students flourish by developing emotional intelligence, resilience, optimism, and a strong sense of purpose.

Progression Pathway

Learning Journey

EYFS

Play-based social learning, emotional literacy, friendships

Primary

Growth mindset, kindness curriculum, resilience games

Secondary

Mental health education, leadership through values, strengths-based career planning

Learning Through Culture

What Students Experience

Daily character strengths integration across all subjects
Signature strengths-based learning across six virtues (e.g., wisdom, courage, humanity)
Classroom mindfulness, reflective journaling, peer recognition
Termly themes and classroom initiatives aligned with PosEd values

Wellbeing in Action

Support Ecosystem

Counsellors, Heads of Year, and form tutors trained in PosEd practices
Parent community workshops: Wellness Wednesday, Digital Age Parenting, Nutrition & Wellbeing
Drop-in wellbeing support and crisis intervention protocols

Recognition and Impact

Recognition & Impact

KHDA rated ‘Very Good’ and BSO awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating for wellbeing.’
Top 5 academic performance in Dubai driven by PosEd integration
University placements and corporate internships linked to confidence, resilience, and purpose

Supporting Infrastructure

Facilities & Tools

Quiet spaces for mindfulness and reflection
Digital wellbeing platforms
Character strengths diagnostic tools
Peer mentorship and PosEd ambassador programme

Join one of our Positive Education (PosEd) workshops, attend a parent information session, or connect with our dedicated wellbeing team to learn how we nurture student wellbeing, resilience, and character development across all year groups.

Flourish at Sunmarke

Watch Wellbeing and Achievement Work Together

Nishka’s Journey on Excelling at GCSE Level at Sunmarke School

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Krish and his Mother Reflect on his Journey to GCSE Success at Sunmarke School

Baani’s Journey: From Scholar to GCSE Topper – Hear Her Parents’ Praise on Sunmarke’s Impact

Kynan’s Journey to Success: Achieving Top Marks at Sunmarke School

Proud Parent: Our student secures the highest mark in the world for International A-Level Business.

Shams’ Journey: How Sunmarke School Teachers Supported Her to Achieve GCSE Success

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