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For Education Leaders

Micro-talk and Micro-moments: Building Presence for School Leaders and Teachers

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Relationships underwrite trust, and micro-talk is very important in acknowledging every individual in a social environment. Standing at the school gate and greeting parents and students each morning with a few words and a smile reasserts the relationships between the participants, breaking down barriers that can develop. Read more

What is the Role of Schools in the Age of AI?

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At Kwoorabup, we embed a balance of play and academic skills - including digital literacy - across each week all the way through our primary school. Our inquiry-based approach gives students the opportunity to follow their curiosity, explore real-world questions, and build agency in their learning. When teachers have to remind students to stop writing so they can go eat lunch, we know we’ve created the kind of environment where our learning is alive. Read more

Schools Well Placed to Support Students Experiencing Family Violence

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Australian schools need comprehensive support systems to address the learning and safety needs of young people experiencing family and domestic violence.
    As the place children and young people spend the most time outside of home, schools present a critical point for family and domestic violence early intervention and support.  A minority of students disclose their experience of violence to a member of their school. Read more

BEES: A New Mental Health Tool Making a Buzz

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A simple, short questionnaire could help people better understand and track their emotional well-being with minimal time and effort.
    The Brief Emotional Experience Scale (BEES) was developed to be accessible, intuitive, and easy to use. BEES pairs positive and negative emotion adjectives like happy–sad or calm–worried to provide a balanced assessment of emotional health.
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Luke Mangan wants New Blood for the Restaurant Industry

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Luke Mangan has taken cheffing as far as you can, working his way up through the ranks to an early head chef appointment, Michelin Stars and then on to a career in the media, bumping shoulders with celebrities and, of course, feeding them.
    He says, “A job in a kitchen can open more doors than most people realise. For me, it started with a love of cooking - but over time, that foundation led to opportunities in media and business." Read more

Vinnies Service Medallion Launches for High School Students

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St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is giving young people the opportunity to give back to their local communities with the launch of a new service-based program designed for high school students.
   The Vinnies Service Medallion (VSM) is a free to join program allowing students in Years 7-12 to demonstrate strengths beyond the classroom. The VSM provides a clear and flexible framework for students to engage in social justice. Read more