Webinar - 9 October, 2018

Left Brain Right Brain - Using both sides of the brain

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing.

Learning to cross the mid-line is an important aspect of children’s development, and learning how to do it can be lots of fun!
In this webinar, you will learn about cross – body integration activities to help students build pathways in their brain that can improve academic skills, coordination, movement and creativity. 
Webinar - 14 June, 2022

A Strengths-Based Approach to Help Students Thrive

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing

Jo Opie is an educator with 30 years’ experience in metropolitan, rural, and remote schools. Her passion is using positive psychology to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.

In this webinar, Jo shows us how to use a students’ strengths to overcome weaknesses, and help them grow and thrive. Jo will cover:
•    What the research tells us about a strengths-based approach
•    What constitutes a strength
•    Selective attention - We all do it!
•    The power of identifying strengths & the specific language of strengths
•    The practical application of a strengths-based approach
•    What to do TOMORROW to start the strength journey
Webinar - 16 April, 2019

How Building Emotional Resilience can Help Students Engage with Learning

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing.

In this webinar, Elessa Impey from Thrive Approach shows you how to promote childrens’ social and emotional wellbeing. Elessa believes that Teacher Aides are key in developing resilience in children and young people. She will share some resources and strategies to build resilience and help students progress in life and learning.
Webinar - 4 April, 2023

The Landscape of Anxiety

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing

Anxiety can be difficult to identify at school, and can affect students’ behaviour, academic performance, and social interactions.
 
In this webinar, join John Mayes, Head of Student Engagement at Narangba Valley State High School, to gain more confidence in managing some of the complex and challenging situations caused by anxiety and stress. 

You will learn:
•    about the increasing levels of anxiety exhibited by students 
•    how anxiety affects students’ behaviour
•    how to de-escalate situations and help calm students who are anxious or stressed
•    strategies to help students re-engage in learning.