What do you remember about maths at school? Did you whizz through the problems and enjoy getting the answers right? Or did you often feel lost and worried you weren’t keeping up? Perhaps you felt maths wasn’t for you and ...
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7 no-time self-care practices to avoid burnout this year
It's well established that teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, and after returning to the classroom last year, I understand why. For over a decade, I've run a children's wellness company, working closely with educators to support student ...
More »New research: See what books students are reading
A survey of 62,000 students from 440 schools across Australia has revealed the most popular books for each student by age group. Reading program provider Renaissance has tracked which books students pick in its 'accelerated reader' program, where students read books then ...
More »How to help students create new friendships, and revive old ones
According to the latest State of the Nation Report, more than 27 per cent of primary school students and 36 per cent of secondary students reported high levels of anxiety, depression, or both. With October marking World Mental Health Month, ...
More »What to ask after “Are you OK?”
The close interaction between educators and students means they may notice changes in behavior, appearance, mood, or performance in students before others do. While educators are professionally equipped to provide academic guidance, they may not always feel skilled at facilitating ...
More »Six feel-good classroom activities for primary school students
Looking for some simple and fun wellbeing activities for primary school students? Student wellbeing program provider Peer Support Australia created these free worksheets for teachers to use with their primary school students in class. A coping tools checklist for primary ...
More »Teachers identify top five components of wellbeing at work
Researchers from Monash University have surveyed 1000 primary and secondary teachers across the country and their results reveal what health and wellbeing measures educators consider essential at work. Its findings are a bid to contribute towards solving the teacher shortage ...
More »Scholarships for psychologists and speech therapists to work in Tassie schools
According to the Australian Psychology Society, the average wait time to see a school psychologist in Tasmania in 2023 was 168 days, with only one full-time psychologist available per 801 students. In an effort to address the gap between supply ...
More »Call for nation-wide student wellbeing program rollout
An organisation that claims they have the answers to tackling student wellbeing issues and mental health challenges in schools is calling on the government to implement a nation-wide rollout of its strategies. Schools Plus partners with predominantly low-SES schools each ...
More »‘Anxiety project’ builds resilience in students and improves teacher confidence
A NSW Primary Principal's Association (NSWPPA) initiative is training teachers and parents how to manage the anxiety and stress in students that can cause disruption in the classroom and adverse learning outcomes. The Anxiety Project is a two-year program that's ...
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