About

What is THRIVE?

THRIVE is informed by Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of the conditions and processes that contribute to optimal functioning of people, groups, and organisations. Research has shown that there are six strategies and skills sets that can be developed to improve wellbeing and allow people to navigate the challenges of life more effectively. THRIVE in based around this research and has been modelled into the THRIVE acronym.

TRY your best

• Be ready to have a go & give your best effort
• Build a growth mindset & embrace mistakes
• Celebrate your achievements & the success of others 

Be HEALTHY

• Be active & exercise regularly
• Eat well & drink plenty of water
• Take time to recharge & get a good night’s sleep

RELATE well

• Show respect
• Include everyone
• Be kind to others & yourself

Get INVOLVED

• Set goals & work towards them
• Know & use your strengths
• Move out of your comfort zone & into flow

Live your VALUES

• Be proud of who you are
• Make positive personal & social choices
• Find your passion and what gives you a sense of purpose

ENJOY positive emotions

• Live in the moment
• Be the reason someone smiles today
• Notice & be grateful for the good things

Try your best

  • Be ready to have a go & give your best effort
  • Be ready to have a go & give your best effort
  • Build a growth mindset & embrace mistakes
  • Celebrate your achievements & the success of others 

Be Healthy

  • Be active & exercise regularly
  • Be active & exercise regularly
  • Eat well & drink plenty of water
  • Take time to recharge & get a good night’s sleep

Relate well

  • Show respect
  • Show respect
  • Include everyone
  • Be kind to others & yourself

Get involved

  • Set goals & work towards them
  • Set goals & work towards them
  • Know & use your strengths
  • Move out of your comfort zone & into flow

Live your values

  • Be proud of who you are
  • Be proud of who you are
  • Make positive personal & social choices
  • Find your passion and what gives you a sense of purpose

Enjoy positive emotions

  • Live in the moment
  • Live in the moment
  • Be the reason someone smiles today
  • Notice & be grateful for the good things

How was THRIVE developed?

Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary School, Langwarrin Park Primary School and Woodlands Primary School established the THRIVE Positive Education Network. The Network is a community of practice, which aims to promote optimal wellbeing and achievement for all members of a school community, by applying the science of Positive Psychology. We believe that THRIVE is a holistic evidence-informed framework that will support all young people to develop healthy mindsets and wellbeing, whilst also supporting their academic achievement.

Key Principles of THRIVE

  • Framework for change: THRIVE is a structured approach to implement positive education, which provides consistency between schools and allows flexibility for it to be tailored to each setting
  • Place-based: Works with local systems and agencies and strengthens partnerships between schools and community and works to build existing structures, initiatives, and resources
  • Whole school approach: THRIVE encompasses curriculum, professional learning, parent nights, THRIVE dates and special events, school processes and practices
  • Universal language: THRIVE provides a universal language that can be used with young children and adults
  • System of reinforcement: Rotating THRIVE focus each term, which is reinforced by real world calendar dates
  • Continuous improvement process: THRIVE adopts a continuous improvement process to ensure schools collect data and use it to continue to evaluate and diagnose > prioritise and set goals> develop and plan> implement and monitor processes and practices to ensure the best outcomes
  • Adopts a community development approach. THRIVE is a holistic approach that aims to benefit students, staff and the broader school community
  • It works to promote wellbeing and achievement. THRIVE uses best practice teaching and the science of Positive Psychology to help build robust levels of wellbeing and accomplishment
  • Focuses on the full mental health spectrum THRIVE provides schools with resources for prevention and postvention
  • Integrates existing initiatives. THRIVE lends itself to promote current initiatives and strategically align them, such as: Respectful Relationships, School-Wide Positive Behavioural Supports, Marrung, BeYou and student agency