Importance of empowering student voice: From connected classrooms to thriving future leaders
In the dynamic realm of education, one essential truth shines through: empowering student voice lies at the heart of building resilient and thriving school communities. As we embark on this journey of empowerment, let’s explore the myriad of ways in which prioritising student voice transforms the educational landscape and shapes the future of our young […]
Understanding Emotions: The Key to Consistent Attendance and Student Engagement
Emotions are powerful drivers of our actions, influencing every aspect of our lives, including our attendance and engagement at school or work. At times, we may not realise the extent to which our emotions shape our behaviours, but by understanding their role, we can gain valuable insights into our motivations and actions. In this blog […]
Fostering Emotional Regulation: A Crucial Skill for Lifelong Success
In the fast-paced world of education, where academic excellence often takes centre stage, the importance of emotional intelligence can sometimes be overlooked. However, if schools are truly aiming to equip students with the skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom, then teaching strategies for emotional awareness and regulation must be a top priority. Emotional […]
10 Tips for Teacher Self Care: Modelling Wellness for Future Generations
In the hustle and bustle of the teaching profession, educators often find themselves prioritising the wellbeing of their students above their own. However, neglecting self-care can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and ultimately impact the quality of education provided. Moreover, teachers serve as role models for their students, and by practicing self-care, they can […]
De-implementation and 8 questions to consider with your wellbeing programs
There is some excitement around de-implementation in education at the moment. You might hear it referred to as pruning, reducing or my favourite term ‘doing less, better’. De-implementation is the idea that we stop doing things that don’t work or are not worth the effort and energy it takes to do them. This is obviously […]
Differentiating wellbeing support in schools: What can we do?
Differentiating wellbeing support: To differentiate effectively there are 3 points for us to evaluate. I really don’t like these medical terms to describe these points. While I acknowledge they can be illustrative and useful for conveying purpose, they infer that a student requiring differentiation has a problem that needs curing. This is absolutely not consistent with […]
Readiness to learn – and our sphere of control, influence and concern
Readiness to learn – and our sphere of control, influence and concern I’m sure you are familiar with the spheres of control, influence and concern. Covey gets a lot of credit for popularising these in his book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change’, although the idea predates this. I quite […]
Nurturing emotional regulation: What role does the teacher play?
I’m not sure if this set of rules for teachers is real or not, it is funny though. It is often attributed to an 1872 posting in Monroe County, Iowa. If it is real, I wonder if the teachers who taught under these rules had the time in between cleaning chimneys and bringing a scuttle […]
Why Real-Time Wellbeing Data Is Becoming the New Non-Negotiable for Australian School Leaders
And how Life Skills GO is helping schools move from assumptions to evidence Every school leader in Australia is feeling the weight of one critical question: How do we know if our wellbeing efforts are actually making a difference? In a climate where student needs are rising and resources are stretched, the most successful schools […]
Tired Students, Online Worlds, and the Role of Schools
If Not Now, When? As Term 4 unfolds, the collective weariness is palpable not just among students, but across entire school communities. The phrase “The days are long, but the years are short” feels especially apt in education. Each day presents a finite opportunity for learning, connection, and growth opportunities we can’t reclaim once lost. This year, […]