Building Emotionally Supportive Classrooms: Understanding Anxiety and Fostering Prevention in School Settings
Building Emotionally Supportive Classrooms: Understanding Anxiety and Fostering Prevention in School Settings Educators play a vital role in shaping not only a student’s academic growth but also their emotional wellbeing. As students navigate an increasingly complex world, schools serve as one of the few consistent environments where emotional development can be nurtured through relational, structured, […]
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach I often find myself helping schools develop plans or evaluate the impact of initiatives they are running. One of the first and most important questions I ask is: “What are you trying to achieve with this plan or project? What does success look like?” When it comes to […]
Deep Dive with Shortland Public School
We’re excited to share with you a Deep Dive into Shortland Public School with AP Daniel Payne, which has been using wellbeing data to evidence improvement in their programs and provide differentiated support to all students. Tell us about Shortland Public School and your wellbeing initiatives? We are a diverse school community, including seven inclusive education […]
Healthy Wellbeing is Formative Wellbeing: What Does Success Look Like?
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach I am often asked to support schools in developing their school plans or evaluating the impact of projects and initiatives they are running. One of the first and most important questions I ask is: “What are you trying to achieve with this plan or project? What does […]
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 […]
3 Things to do Today to Start Next Year Well
This blog is a little like the image above, if you are reading it then you are probably the kind of person who is already going to start next year well. So…congratulations your mindset is already focused and next year is going to be great! The end of the school year is a great time […]
7 Tips to Support Tired Students (and Educators) in Schools
As we head into Term 4, the weariness isn’t just showing in our students—it’s something we all feel. Yet, as educators, we understand the value of each day. Once it’s gone, we don’t get it back. There’s a saying, “The days are long, but the years are short,” which feels especially fitting as we look […]
A Snapshot of Student Emotions in 2024
Life Skills GO has released preliminary findings from its 2024 annual report, providing valuable insights into the emotional landscape of Australian students. With over 3 million check-ins, the data offers a comprehensive look at how students are feeling and what factors are influencing their emotions. Key Findings What These Insights Mean These findings offer valuable […]
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 […]
Key Elements of an Effective Learning Space to help your Students Thrive
Setting up a welcoming and effective learning environment is key to helping students thrive. It’s not just about how the classroom looks, but also about how it feels and functions. A positive atmosphere supports both academic success and personal growth, and it’s all about creating a space where students feel comfortable and inspired to learn. […]