Holyoake launches a world first in computer gaming for social and emotional learning.
The popularity of computer games with young people is well known. Research also points to the ability of rhythm to reach emotions not accessed…
Positive Thinking
Turning Tables On Australian Education by Dr Helen Street
It is time to turn the tables on the Australian education system. In 2015 it appears that the majority of Australian schools are…
KNOX TOTAL FITNESS – PRACTICAL APPLICATION
This handout is a snapshot of how Mental Fitness (Robinson, Oades & Caputi, 2014) and Knox Total Fitness (Knox Grammar School, Sydney, Australia) work…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sleeping for Success by Michael Carr-Gregg Positive Schools 2015
The incredible importance of sleep for learning, living and being well. Thank you Michael! Pos schools sleep speech (10 meg)
GETTING SOMEWHERE: THE GETTING OF WISDOM by Dr. Christine Durham
“Knowledge is what you know, wisdom is what you do with what you know.” Anon Learning to think again with a lot of help…
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…