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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Achieving great professional learning in the age of COVID-19

As a high school teacher in an independent Sydney school, I experienced a great many professional learning sessions. Of all these sessions, it was after only a handful I left feeling legitimately energized, inspired, and empowered with skills or knowledge that would make a difference to my everyday teaching practice.
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Promethean solutions promote flexibility for schools

The Promethean State of Technology in Education Report 2021 recently revealed that interactive panels and interactive whiteboards are now Australia’s most commonly used classroom technology, with 99% of educators using them at least occasionally.
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The P.A. People celebrates fifty years!

It all started in the early 1960’s in a garage in suburban Enfield, NSW. What started back then as Christian Sound (incorporated as CS Services) has grown to be one of the most well respected and diverse Professional Audio and AV solution providers around…
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How to teach maths using multisensory tools

As the experts in multi-sensory maths instruction, Maths Australia offers specialized and accredited courses that use specific research-proven and evidence-based methodology to teach effectively.
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Ignorance is bliss but poor air quality is a learning roadblock

Interactive, anti-bacterial touch screens that test air quality, kill most germs, and protect from eyestrain will provide your teachers the peace of mind they deserve post-COVID.
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A yellow car, an epiphany and the secret to happiness

Toni Powell is the author of two funny-ish books. ‘What A Feeling’ is a surprising and eye-opening book on relationships and ‘The Yellow Car’ is a short and powerful true story that teaches people not to worry.
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