Steve Francis

Steve Francis created the Happy School program to reduce stress and improve the well-being of people who work in schools. Steve works with staff to optimise schools. He is the author of four books including First Semester CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU! and Time Management For Teachers.

Teacher's Desk

Steve FrancisWednesday, March 17, 2021
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Staff morale and wellbeing – who is responsible?

The principal sets the tone. Their attitude is contagious.
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Industry voices

Steve FrancisWednesday, September 11, 2019
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Improving teacher wellbeing starts with you

Here are 12 actions you can take immediately to start improving your own wellbeing.
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News

Steve FrancisMonday, June 3, 2019
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Reinstating respect for teachers: What can be done?

A perfect storm is brewing in education and it’s likely to have a major impact for many years.
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Administration

Steve FrancisWednesday, December 5, 2018
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‘Finish strong’ should be your mantra

Now is the time to watch our words, resist temptation to ‘shoot from the hip’ and make decisions on the…
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Administration

Steve FrancisWednesday, October 10, 2018
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Are you always busy?

Many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep. We often rush from one priority or crisis to…
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Education

Steve FrancisWednesday, August 15, 2018
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Are you a teacher who’s always busy?

If you do everything in fast forward you need to slow down and make some space in your life, says…
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Health & Safety

Steve FrancisWednesday, February 14, 2018
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Are you an adrenaline junkie? Pace yourself!

Being busy has acquired a new status and many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep! This…
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Meaningful and lasting behaviour change for your whole school

Emphasising the importance of a proactive, school-wide approach to positive behaviour management, a new professional development workshop series from MultiLit is empowering school leaders and teachers to create a positive learning environment for all students.
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ViewSonic Invites Aussie and Kiwi Teachers to join its new Online Community and Win Prizes

Teachers are among those who have been terribly affected during the pandemic. They had to adjust to unfamiliar teaching settings mostly on their own – learning new technology in a short period, digitising their lessons resulting in doubling their workload, and more.
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Pierlite’s air-purifying light fitting Aether is improving COVID safety at Australia’s schools

As the battle against COVID-19 continues into its third year, Australian lighting leader Pierlite is keeping students and teachers safer in the classroom.
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ACCO Brands is classroom ready with TruSens Air Purification

With face-to-face learning continuing in Australian Schools, the TruSens Air Purification range ensures cleaner air is essential on your school checklist.
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SALTO leads the way in electronic access control

Security is a high priority for schools. They have a duty of care to provide a safe working and learning environment for staff and students and need to protect valuable school assets, such as IT and sports equipment. Schools have to be able to control who can access their campus, their buildings and individual classrooms.
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Designing a successful STEM makerspace

STEM education addresses outcomes from multiple curricula and can be set in almost any context, from traditional to ultra-modern. It also requires a flexible, collaborative and student-centered approach.
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