Treat Yourself and Flourish Teaching is an incredibly selfless job. You often give so much to your students that you forget to take care of yourself, especially towards the end of the year. The responsibility that comes with the job is enough to burn out even the most organised of teachers. Once you then factor … Read more
Is it just me or have you noticed an undercurrent of cynicism, and even an apathy about the future, in our culture today? It’s almost an underlying feature of the media we consume. Between the 24-hour news cycle, which constantly exposes us to the impacts of war, poverty and injustice, and even the lack of … Read more
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. ― Calvin Coolidge We’re living in the age of a new revolution: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Similar to the industrial revolution, AI is changing the world as we know it today. Recently, the CEO of the widely … Read more
Everyone you meet knows something you don’t know but need to know. Learn from them. ― C.G. Jung Think back to all the movies and stories where everything is resolved through the power of friendship. It’s a theme we see so often that it has become a cliché. But clichés usually stem from consistent outcomes. In … Read more
In today’s highly divided culture, it’s common to form strong emotional attachments to the issues or topics we believe in. While these passionate attachments may fuel our commitment and drive, they can also cloud our judgment, reinforcing our biases and making us more vulnerable to misinformation and less open to differing perspectives. This experience is … Read more
Everyone belongs. What does this mean to you? Belonging has become something of a buzzword in the education community. It’s a term often discussed during school meetings; it’s even embedded in the Australian curriculum from early childhood all the way up to high school. Belonging itself is fundamental to our identity and overall wellbeing. Research … Read more
Have you ever played the game ‘Werewolf’? For those who are unfamiliar, the game begins by secretly assigning roles. A group of players is divided into werewolves and villagers, with the werewolves knowing who they are, while the villagers start the game with no information. During the day, the villagers must work together to identify … Read more
Good habits are the foundation of a meaningful, resilient life. For teachers across Australia, encouraging these habits in the classroom can shape not only academic success but also the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Our Building Character & Resilience Program offers educators a framework to guide students in developing habits that strengthen character, empathy, … Read more
According to a report released by the OECD, Australian students are one of the most creative-minded students out of 64 countries. Coming in at fourth place behind Singapore, Korea and Canada, Australian students scored higher than average in their creative thinking at 37 points with an average of 33 points. The Creative Minds, Creative Schools … Read more
