Guildford West -8 Years down the track with Life Skills GO
How Guildford West Public School Transformed Whole School Wellbeing Over The Past Eight Years with Life Skills GO At Guildford West Public School, prioritising student wellbeing has always been a key focus. However, as with many schools, the challenge was how to consistently implement a structured approach that would provide real-time insights, integrate seamlessly with […]
The Kindy COVID Cohort: Nurturing the Class of 2025
Supporting Our 2025 Students: Nurturing Success in Term 1 As schools continue on the journey of welcoming their 2025 cohort, it is important to acknowledge that this group of students is unique. These students, born during the pandemic, are now stepping into formal education, carrying experiences shaped by an unprecedented global event. As educators and school […]
Building Strong Foundations: Fostering Supportive Relationships with Students and Families from Day One
Have you ever been on a really bad first date? Maybe you were sitting across from someone, thinking, “Is this going anywhere?” Maybe the conversation didn’t flow, there was awkward silence, or you felt misunderstood. But then, perhaps you gave it another shot. You went on a second date, maybe a little nervous, but with […]
7 Simple Ways Educators Can Prioritise Their Wellbeing and Thrive This Year
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we have time. The days are long, but the years are short. As we step into a new year, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of tasks, responsibilities, and external pressures. But if we’re not intentional, we can let time slip through our fingers […]
Emotions: The Hidden Driver of Student Behaviour
It’s a common misconception that student behaviour is solely a matter of choice. While students certainly have agency, their actions are often influenced by complex emotional states. Understanding these emotions can be a powerful tool for educators to prevent negative behaviours and foster positive learning environments. The Emotional Underpinnings of Behaviour Emotions are the driving […]
Prioritising Teacher Wellbeing Alongside Student Wellbeing
Why Explicitly Teaching Teachers About Their Own Wellbeing Should Be Prioritised as Much as Student Wellbeing It has been truly refreshing to see article after article delving into the effects of the current education climate on teachers. At Life Skills Group, we’ve had the privilege of delivering wellbeing training to over 250,000 educators and executive […]
The Importance of Teaching Emotional Literacy in Schools
All Emotions Are Valid: Building Emotional Literacy and Self-Regulation in Schools Emotions shape how students interact with their world, engage in learning, and respond to challenges. For educators, understanding the role of emotions—and helping students understand this role—is key to creating a positive and supportive classroom environment. It’s not about categorising emotions as good or […]
2025: The Year of the COVID Cohort
As schools begin to welcome their 2025 students with orientation programs, it is interesting to reflect that this is the first cohort of children that were born during the pandemic to start school. Should we expect anything different? I’ll start with the obvious caveat which is of course that research into the impacts of children […]