The Cost of Excellence in Childhood by The Very Reverend Richard Pengelley
Context ? There is nothing inherently wrong with excellence ? Hard work and striving towards goals is important ? Parents and children will always…
Intrinsic Motivation
My Story Is Relevant by Luka Lesson
I believe poetry is essential to life. I am a full-time poet, so yes, I am biased. But I have seen way too…
Building Physical Activity into a Whole of School Approach by Dr. Bernie Holland
Overview This session will consider 3 questions: 1.What are the benefits of physical activity for children? 2.What are the barriers to meeting recommended physical…
Next practice for pastoral care, Is your school ready? By Donna Cross
Evidence-based pastoral care Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted… Albert Einstein Slides and resources. Size…
Mythbusting Education by Dr Helen Street
Over the past twenty years Australian educators have increasingly embraced the concept of wellbeing as a core element of successful education. The majority of…
Rick Baldock ACHPER MOVEMENT WELLBEING & LEARNING
Time for a break? Try a BrainBreak! Positive Schools 2015 Rick Baldock Download below Brain Break download page http://www.hopsports.com/content.php?pgID=289 Positive Schools Talk
From Good Intentions To Healthy Behaviour by Dr Helen Street
A few weeks ago I found myself watching an advert for Nespresso coffee. The advert drew my attention, not to the wonders of…
The Importance Of Gratitude by Dr Kerry Howells
The great scientist and thinker, Albert Einstein famously said that if he had one hour to solve a problem and his life…
VOICES FOR LIVING PROJECT
The Voices for Living project involves the production of a series of short films and photo montages showcasing school and community views about positive…
Moving to Healthier, Happier Schools* Dr Helen Street
It is time we embraced the fact that sitting still is not the best way for kids to learn. Active learning environments help kids…