Tips on relaxing and recharging over the holidays
How to . these holidays Teachers regularly have to juggle many competing demands. As a result, they can easily put other people’s mental health and wellbeing needs ahead of their […]
Is all learning quantifiable?
If anyone has ever seen an episode of The Office you would know that most scenes are steeped in many hilarious and rich interactions between colleagues, often within small confines […]
A balance at exam time
Students who study any subject within the PDHPE Key Learning Area know about the importance of balance. This can be easily applied to the preparation that goes into sitting any […]
Learners need endless feedback, more than they need endless teaching
“Learners need endless feedback, more than they need endless teaching”. (Grant Wiggins) Trial HSC Examinations across NSW have either just finished or about to begin. Students prepare for their […]
Drawing from the well – taking care of the care taker
As the end of the term draws to a close, you probably have one eye glued to the calendar as you will yourself into the holidays. Often at this stage […]
Preparation is the key to good results
As #CAFS NSW students begin to think about preparing for their HSC trials, it is timely to discuss what they can do to give the exams their best shot. 1. […]
How can schools and parents balance screen-time and green-time? Part 3
As earlier stated, digital amputation is not a solution. Teaching our kids healthy media habits is critical. This requires action on behalf of schools, parents and health professionals, which in […]
Why we need to teach kids to balance screen-time and green-time – Part 2
// Mind-wandering mode Time unplugged and in nature allows our students’ brains to enter what neuroscientists call ‘mind wandering mode’ which is also considered the ‘default mode’ of thinking. When […]
Why we must teach kids to balance their screen-time and green-time by Dr Kristy Goodwin
Our kids are experiencing digitalised childhoods. Their plugged-in childhoods are impacting their health, development and even the ways that they want and expect to learn. Technology is changing so many […]
How will your school take action against bullying?
Bullying remains a complex and critical issue within schools, with 1 in 4 students reporting that they’ve been bullied on a regular basis. [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGY5eREAoPU” pex_attr_width=”760″][/pexyoutube] This infographic created from […]
How SAAFE are your PE lessons?
Although the health benefits of participating in regular physical activity are extensive, the majority of young Australians are not sufficiently active. The pandemic of ‘physical inactivity’ is not only influencing […]
Improving performance in PDHPE and CAFS
Improving performance in both PDHPE and CAFS (and any other subject area) involves adopting a variety of different strategies to support and grow student learning. These strategies can be based […]