Bringing mindfulness training into schools around NZ with a mobile app

The Pause Breathe Smile programme, established in 2013, aims to enhance children's well-being across New Zealand schools using Sir Mason Durie's hauora model from a Maori perspective.

Teachers needed streamlined methods for conducting mindfulness sessions. Orchid developed a mobile app enabling educators to launch mindfulness training with minimal setup.

Results:

• Reduced preparation time for teachers conducting mindfulness sessions
• Created an interactive platform increasing student engagement
• Reinforced core values: calmness, focus, and attention

Supported by Southern Cross Health Society.