Successful completion of the first Wellbeing Champions training within the Thriving Schools project

The first training of the Wellbeing Champions was successfully completed on 5 February 2026, within the framework of the European project Thriving Schools, implemented in Cyprus by CARDET and the Institute of Development (IoD).

The training was delivered through a combination of in-person and online sessions and involved the participation of 25 teachers from five schools. Educators with vision, sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to contribution took the first decisive step towards creating a shared language, understanding, and practice around wellbeing within the school community.

This training marks a significant milestone, as for the first time in Cyprus, a holistic Whole School Approach is being implemented within the Thriving Schools project for the systematic cultivation of a wellbeing culture at the school-unit level. The aim of this approach is to enhance the wellbeing of all members of the school community, including students, teachers, school leadership, and families.

The Thriving Schools project is implemented as part of a two-year pilot research study, involving more than 40 schools from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and Romania. School teams will receive continuous and meaningful support from an interdisciplinary team of psychologists and researchers, acknowledging that changing school culture requires time, care, and collaboration.

The project aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of students and teachers by strengthening social and emotional skills and enhancing the overall school climate. The intervention is based on a scientifically evidence-based framework, the strengthening of educational capacity, and the application of the PERMA model and Positive Psychology interventions.

More information about the project is available on the website: https://thrivingschools.eu/