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.
? Dare to Lead conference, Brisbane Friday 7 th Sept 2012
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Overview of session What is wellbeing? What is whole school wellbeing? An example of partnership Questions
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
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
School mental health promotion
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?
‘ Feeling Deadly...Not Shame ’ A MindMatters Personal Development Workshop An example of community partnerships
Describe what this picture means to you?
Mind their minds Teach them to know themselves Be strong in heart And keep culture … Tony Lee
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
Community Partnership Process
The Strong Tree Annette Miller
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
For more information…. Michael Hardie Olivia Fisher
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.