Wellbeing
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Teens are the gatekeepers to mental health services: What can schools do to assist?
Teens often act as gatekeepers to mental health services for their peers. A new program is empowering students to support…
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What happens when things go pear-shaped mid-term?
Effective strategies to support students who suddenly begin to struggle after a strong start to the school year.
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What we should be telling our ATAR students right now
Practical tips to help final year students frame their final year of schooling and how parents can help with learning.
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New Year New You – Ways to Shake Up Your Classroom in 2024
Embrace the new year: the hottest ideas and tips for shaking things up in the classroom in 2024.
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What is Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It
Toxic positivity not only attempts to silence negative emotions, but it negates them altogether. This can lead to feeling guilt…
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The joys of reading to a dog
Hugo doesn’t judge, he doesn’t correct them. The children just sit and read and they associate that lovely feeling of…
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How to finish the school year on a strong note
Teachers who model SEL behaviours will reap the benefit of warm and respectful classrooms that maintain control right until the…
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Where are the rest of the queer voices?
When we see ourselves on the page, it shows us we are not alone, that there are other people just…
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Self harm in teens: Reframing the conversation
Reframing self-harm as a coping strategy may shift the conversation, and help young people access support and talk about their…
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Canine Counsellor Improving Wellbeing at Westbourne Grammar
“Maple makes people, especially new people, feel safe, calm and comfortable around our school.” Miles, Year 3
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