Unpacking the Connection Between Attendance, Behaviour, Emotional Literacy, and Attachment Theory
Understanding the relationship between attendance, behaviour, emotional literacy, and attachment theory is essential for creating a thriving school environment. These elements are interconnected, shaping not only students’ social and emotional development but also their engagement in learning and overall school experience. This article explores how teaching emotional literacy, grounded in the principles of attachment theory, […]
Life Skills GO and Aligning to the NSW School Excellence Framework
When I was in every position in a school, my biggest enemy was time. I had three lists I carried with me, the things I had to do today, the things I needed to do by the end of the week and the things I wanted to do. Unfortunately, by the time I finished the […]
Excel in whole school wellbeing: What does this look like?
What does excelling in wellbeing look like? That wellbeing is important is uncontested. What we mean when we say wellbeing is a little slipperier. The figure below from the 2022 AITSL Spotlight on Wellbeing in Australian Schools articulates the increased prevalence of publications focused on wellbeing over time. Figure 1: Google Ngram viewer for wellbeing With so […]
Cultivating Focused Attention for Enhanced Wellbeing in Schools
In today’s fast-paced and information-rich world, fostering focused attention in students is more important than ever. Focused attention is not just about academic success; it is integral to mental health and overall wellbeing. When students can concentrate effectively, they not only perform better academically but also experience reduced stress and improved emotional stability. Schools play […]