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Principals Australia Institute is a not-for-profit, incorporated body representing the four peak Australian principals associations, representing secondary
Principals Australia Institute is a not-for-profit,
incorporated body representing the four peak Australian principals
associations, representing secondary and primary Government,
Catholic and Independent education sectors. Principals Australia
Institute exists to support principals and their associations to
build effective, inspirational and sustainable leadership in
Australian schools.
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? Dare to Lead conference, Brisbane Friday 7 th Sept 2012
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Unique
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Overview of session What is wellbeing? What is whole school
wellbeing? An example of partnership Questions
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Key messages 1.Wellbeing supports learning 2.A whole school
approach to wellbeing involves all students, staff, and
partnerships with parents, families and the wider community
3.Authentic partnerships take time 4.Community support and
engagement cannot be assumed 5.Based on trust
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What is social and emotional wellbeing? Emotional and spiritual
resilience which enables us to enjoy life and survive pain,
disappointment and sadness. It is a positive sense of well-being
and an underlying belief in our own and others dignity and worth.
Health Education Authority, 1998 England
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School mental health promotion
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Walking the talk 1.What makes you laugh? 2.Do you have a place
that is special or sacred? 3.When you think about the wellbeing of
Aboriginal students, what is the first thing you think about?
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Feeling Deadly...Not Shame A MindMatters Personal Development
Workshop An example of community partnerships
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Describe what this picture means to you?
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Mind their minds Teach them to know themselves Be strong in
heart And keep culture Tony Lee
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Key Messages FDnS 1.Personal development is important for all
young people 2.Young people can tell what keeps them safe and how
they can grow 3.Community plays a significant role in the lives of
our young people
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Community Partnership Process
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The Strong Tree Annette Miller
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How does a focus on Aboriginal student wellbeing fit within a
whole school approach? Involve families and elders Respectful
relationships Review of relevant policies Gather data from
Aboriginal children and young people on what keeps them feeling
deadly & connected to school Teach in ways that engage
Aboriginal students
Principals Australia Institute is a not-for-profit,
incorporated body representing the four peak Australian principals
associations, representing secondary and primary Government,
Catholic and Independent education sectors. Principals Australia
Institute exists to support principals and their associations to
build effective, inspirational and sustainable leadership in
Australian schools.
